Our Story
How MISSA & KISSA Started
I started MISSA & KISSA after years of struggling to find pieces I could wear without discomfort. With a nickel allergy and a student budget, finding jewellery that looked good and felt good always felt like a gamble. After too many itchy reactions, I decided to stop searching - and start creating.
In 2021, I launched MISSA & KISSA to make high-quality, hypoallergenic jewellery that feels timeless, personal, and safe to wear.
That first year was intense. I travelled the country for pop-ups, meeting thousands of customers. I had no business degree, no funding...and I was building it all thousands of miles from home. It was tough, but every challenge taught me something, and I’d never felt so fulfilled.
Our Growth
A year later, we opened our first shop in the heart of Edinburgh. The following year, we won Emerging Jewellery Brand of the Year 2023 at the UK Jewellery Awards (they call it the Oscars in the jewellery world - still pinching myself). Since then, more than 9,000 customers have chosen MISSA & KISSA pieces to wear and love.
But more than the milestones, it’s the people that matter most. I’ve met so many of you - in person, online, through your messages and stories. Some have even become friends. I still get emotional when someone tells me our jewellery gave them confidence or became a part of a special memory.
That’s what this brand is about. Not just jewellery - but confidence, comfort, and memories worth keeping.
Cecilia ♥
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PS* I am also a Talent Scotland Ambassador and help promote Scotland as an excellent place to live, study and work. So feel free to hit me up if you wanna hear more about life in Scotland!
