Our Mission
If you're on this page...
...you're probably wondering why we do what we do.
What drives us, what motivates us, what gets us out of bed at 5 a.m. on a freezing December morning to work outside at a Christmas market for 12 hours straight.
Seeing you fall in love with Maitea jewelry is truly the best part of the job. But besides that, our motivation for building Maitea goes way back to how we found our start in jewelry.
Both of Maitea's Co-Founders (hi, that's us, Julika and Mayar!) worked in the jewelry sector and encountered brands that weren't transparent about their jewelry production methods or charitable donations.
And at the flea markets we got the feeling that no one knew what they were selling.
Knowledge about materials just wasn't a thing for many jewelry brands. And this means customers buy jewelry they love the look of but will tarnish pretty quickly, especially if they aren't told how to care for it.
We wanted to choose only the highest quality materials and make informing our customers about them a number one priority.

Why sterling silver and stainless steel jewelry?
We use the highest quality 925 sterling silver and recycled stainless steel - materials that are built to last. They're durable, waterproof, and - thanks to our hollow designs - light as a feather in your ear even with chunky pieces.
And they don't scratch, tarnish or lose their color, so you can guarantee you'll be wearing your Maitea jewelry for a very long time. Which leads us on to...
Sustainability - more than just a buzzword
As much as it might make sense for us to convince you that you need a new piece of jewelry every season, we're way more satisfied if you keep wearing that first Maitea purchase for years to come.
That's why sharing our knowledge on materials (and exactly how to care for them) is our favorite thing to do. We're also committed to using recycled stainless steel and recycled packaging as much as we can.
As for our producers? We monitor working conditions by visiting once a year, speaking with workers, and ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained.

One more thing you should know:
When creating Maitea, it was super important to us that 1€ of every purchase is donated to a charity that we're collectively raising money for among the Maitea community. So while you're making an impact with your stunning jewelry look, your purchase is making a difference to people's lives.
Want more details on how our charity program works?
We've got you.
