Twenty years ago Maya was working full-time as a social worker with inner city youth in New York City. After unsuccessfully searching for a perfectly sentimental piece of jewelry for her mother’s 50th birthday, she was inspired to make her own necklace. Soon strangers and acquaintances were asking who the designer was and Maya Brenner Designs was born. In 2016, the brand was made world famous when Meghan Markle was spotted wearing an “MH” necklace, revealing her fairytale relationship with Prince Harry.