Colombian designer Mercedes Salazar launched her eponymous brand in 2001. Since inception, she has developed alliances with over 200 Colombian artisans and indigenous communities, bringing their ancestral techniques into the manufacturing process to create luxury pieces that tell stories and honor artisans hands. Mercedes Salazar is a 100% women-owned, global brand offering contemporary jewelry, accessories, handbags, and home collections and is present in 19 markets globally.