Anna Balkan Jewelry Our Story Owner: Anna Balkan A native of Ukraine, Anna Balkan came to NYC in 1992 alone with just $100, jobless, and speaking only Russian. Through hard work she learned English, earned a college degree and worked in the IT industry in various leadership roles. After a 12 year career in the corporate world, Balkan chose to follow her childhood love of jewelry design and left the corporate world to start her own jewelry company. The company has been growing fast and her jewelry can be found today in over 150 boutiques worldwide. Balkan contributes to various charities dedicated to human rights. Balkan’s jewelry showcases her unique design aesthetic and is composed of the finest natural gems and freshwater pearls from around the world, sterling silver, and 14kt gf metals. . “I want to inspire and empower every woman to be strong and independent. My jewelry will make her be confident and feel beautiful and confident. Be Beautiful and Be You!” Anna Balkan. Behind the Scenes Fun Facts: One evening I was flipping through the TV channels and saw a Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show, and after admiring her jewelry, I realized that Janice was wearing an Anna Balkan necklace! Client Quote: “Your jewelry is feminine yet bold with a unique architectural feeling.” Bloomingdale's Buyer Annabalkan.com • 678.592.4542 • [email protected] @abalkan • The Bridal Bar Atlanta