Born Ana Maria Sanchez to Paraguayan parents, Ana Maria was raised in Houston. As a young girl, she was influenced by her mother and aunts sense of style. She decided to study fashion design and merchandising in school. Later she went on to work for a luxury retailer for 7 years. At Neiman Marcus she worked in the bridal industry travelling to New York and attending bridal market. Ana Maria always loved the couture gowns purchased for the luxury retailer. It was during this time that she met her husband and started preparing her own wedding. Searching for the perfect jewelry, Ana Maria designed her own bridal jewelry. Today, Ana Maria's love of luxury and glamourous style is seen in her jewelry designs.