Katia Designs

What Katia Designs does

Katia Designs is a Boca Raton, Florida-based direct-to-consumer jewelry brand founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Katia Rudnick. The company designs, produces, and sells a 207-SKU catalog of empowerment-themed jewelry across necklaces (120 SKUs), bracelets and boho wraps (25 SKUs), rings (15 best sellers), earrings (13 SKUs), and curated layering sets/bundles (20 SKUs), with a small apparel add-on line (3 SKUs) and digital gift cards in $10-$200 denominations. The signature technical feature is a patented magnetic clasp system (offered in Dainty, Original, and Fusion variants) designed for easy on and easy off wear, and the brand organizes its catalog both by style and by meaning (Care & Connection, Gratitude & Abundance, Peace & Protection, Self Love & Confidence, Uncensored) to reinforce its empowerment positioning.

The business operates primarily through its owned Shopify e-commerce storefront at katiadesigns.com, with products made to order in South Florida and a stated processing window of up to 7 business days plus shipping. Pricing is unit-based, with necklaces ranging $49-$148, rings $29-$79, earrings $19.50-$49, and sets/bundles $118-$158. The company offers free US shipping on orders over $99, a 30-day return policy on unworn items, and a customer rewards program, and its Judge.me integration surfaces 10,563 customer reviews with a 97% positive rating as a key conversion asset.

The go-to-market is DTC-led with three growth vectors layered on: a wholesale opportunities channel for retail partners, a press-amplified flagship retail store opening April 1, 2026 (grand opening May 2, 2026) at Simon Property Group's Town Center at Boca Raton (south side near Nordstrom), and international shipping through the Shopify platform. The target customer is women seeking meaningful, affirmation-based jewelry and gift buyers purchasing for special occasions, and the company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and operates as a privately held independent brand with 51-100 employees.

Name

Katia Designs

Legal name

Katia Designs

Website

https://katiadesigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Katia Designs is a Boca Raton-based direct-to-consumer jewelry brand founded in 2018 by Katia Rudnick, designing and selling empowerment-themed necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and layering sets through its Shopify e-commerce site, wholesale channel, and a flagship store opening at Town Center at Boca Raton in April 2026, featuring a patented magnetic clasp system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Jewelry

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (458310), Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944), Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Personalized Jewelry (Engraving, Initials, Nameplates, Birthstones) (CRAKAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fashion Jewelry Sets & Giftable Collections (CRAKABAL), Charm & Personalized Fashion Jewelry (Nameplates/Initials/Photo) (CRAKABAE)

Keywords

• Empowerment jewelry
• Affirmation jewelry
• Necklace layering sets
• Magnetic clasp jewelry
• Boho wrap bracelets

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct-to-consumer sales of jewelry products including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and apparel through e-commerce website and retail flagship store.
2. Gift Cards: E-gift cards sold in denominations of $10, $25, $50, $100, $150, and $200. Digital delivery only.
3. Retail Store Sales: Revenue from physical flagship store at Town Center at Boca Raton, representing first major retail expansion in South Florida.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katia Designs designs, makes-to-order, and sells an empowerment-focused jewelry line, including necklaces, bracelets and boho wraps, rings, earrings, and curated sets/bundles, plus apparel and e-gift cards. Its signature technical feature is a patented magnetic clasp system that allows easy on and easy off wear, and the catalog is organized around meaning-based collections such as Care and Connection, Gratitude and Abundance, Peace and Protection, Self Love and Confidence, and Uncensored.

Product overview

Katia Designs is a Boca Raton-based jewelry brand founded by entrepreneur Katia Rudnick, offering empowerment-focused jewelry designed to empower women. The product portfolio centers on a unified jewelry collection with core categories including Necklaces (featuring beaded & crystal, chains & chokers, dainty, everyday layers, and clasps), Bracelets & Boho Wraps, Rings, Earrings, and Sets/Bundles. The brand also offers Apparel items (shirts), e-Gift Cards, and operates a Last Chance sale section. Signature sub-brands include the patented Just Breathe Collection featuring meditation-themed pieces, and themed collections organized by meaning such as Care & Connection. Products are sold exclusively through their e-commerce platform (Shopify-based) with a newly announced flagship retail store opening at Town Center at Boca Raton in April 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Necklaces Core necklaces category including beaded and crystal necklaces, chains and chokers, dainty necklaces, everyday layering styles, and compatible clasps and extenders; targeted at women who want affirmation-driven, everyday-wear jewelry, priced roughly $49 to $148 per piece.
• Bracelets & Boho Wraps Handmade boho-style wrap bracelets featuring wood beads, crystals, and affirmation pendants, designed to be worn as either bracelets or necklaces for flexible everyday wear.
• Rings Adjustable inspiration rings featuring affirmations and meaningful symbols such as lotus, sunflower, mandala, and clover designs, priced from approximately $29 to $79.
• Earrings Dainty and statement earrings including drop earrings, huggie hoops, and crystal starburst designs offered in gold and silver finishes, priced from approximately $19.50 to $49.
• Sets & Bundles Curated necklace layering sets and matched necklace-and-earring bundles handpicked and designed by Katia for coordinated looks, typically priced $118 to $158 per set.
• Apparel Clothing items including The Muse Shirt and The Goddess Shirt, designed to complement the affirmation-driven jewelry collection.
• Katia Designs E-Gift Card Digital-only gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, $100, $150, and $200 denominations that allow recipients to choose their own jewelry from the Katia Designs catalog; non-refundable and not shipped as a physical card.
• Clasp Bundle Modular magnetic clasp system with Dainty, Original, and Fusion options that allows customers to customize and swap clasps across jewelry layering sets, leveraging the brand's patented magnetic clasp technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% positive customer review rate (10,200 of 10,563 reviews)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simon Property GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2026Simon Property Group is the operator of Town Center at Boca Raton where Katia Designs is opening its flagship store. The partnership marks Katia Designs' first major retail expansion in South Florida, representing a significant step in its broader retail growth strategy.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify powers the katiadesigns.com e-commerce platform, providing the underlying technology for the direct-to-consumer online store, payment processing, and order management.
• USPSminorOthersPrimary shipping carrier for domestic US orders; offers free First Class Shipping on orders over $99 with upgrade to Priority Mail available at checkout.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alex and Ani: Alex and Ani is a meaningful-jewelry brand built around positive energy, symbolism, and expandable bangles/necklaces. Directly comparable to Katia Designs on empowerment messaging, symbolism-driven collections, and emotional gifting use cases.
• Mejuri: Mejuri is a leading DTC fine and everyday jewelry brand selling necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets directly to consumers via e-commerce and physical showrooms. Directly comparable to Katia Designs on channel mix, customer demographic (women, gifting, self-purchase), and category breadth.
• Stella & Dot: Stella & Dot is a fashion jewelry brand selling necklaces, bracelets, and rings through a hybrid DTC and stylist/channel sales model. Comparable to Katia Designs on accessible price points and gifting-led positioning, with overlapping wholesale/trunk-show channel.
• BaubleBar: BaubleBar is a fashion jewelry brand selling personalized and trend-driven necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings DTC with celebrity collabs. Comparable in affordable price points, personalization offering (initial jewelry), and gifting focus.
• Gorjana: Gorjana is a California-based DTC fashion jewelry brand with layered necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings sold at accessible price points through its own site and retail partners. Comparable to Katia Designs in price tier ($30-$150), product mix, and layering-set focus.
• Pura Vida Bracelets: Pura Vida sells charm bracelets, beaded necklaces, and rings with charitable/cause-based positioning through DTC e-commerce. Highly comparable to Katia Designs on boho wrap bracelets, affirmation-based charms, and meaningful-cause marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Pandora: Pandora is a global incumbent jewelry brand built on charm bracelets and meaningful collectible pieces with extensive mall retail. Comparable to Katia Designs on charm/affirmation category, mall-based flagship model, and gifting flywheel.
• Etsy (independent jewelry sellers): Etsy hosts thousands of small-batch affirmation and personalized jewelry makers competing directly with Katia Designs on customization, handmade narrative, and affirmation/meaningful messaging. Relevant as a marketplace where many of Katia's target customers shop for similar products.
• Kendra Scott: Kendra Scott is an established fashion jewelry brand with DTC, mall flagship stores, and meaningful gifting collections. Comparable to Katia Designs on accessible price points, mall-based retail expansion strategy, and color/stone-based product storytelling.

Others

• True Religion (jewelry crossover brands): Apparel/accessory brands that have expanded into jewelry as an add-on category. Relevant as adjacent comparables showing how apparel-jewelry crossover SKUs can extend AOV, similar to Katia's small apparel line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KatiaDesignsShop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katia-designs-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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