Our Story

The name KA ORA reflects the company’s mantra “I LIVE!” It’s my time. It’s my moment. 

We launched KA ORA in the summer of 2017. Our design studio, located in West Paris, Maine, is where the idea of KA ORA first took root. 
Our mission is simple: design quality crafted bangles that reflect positive thinking to empower the dreamer, celebrate the rebel, and be proud of individuality. Our seamless bangles are embossed one at a time using traditional jewelry-making techniques from over a century ago. Made with the best (locally) sourced jeweler’s brass and plated pure silver.  Inspired by everyday women. 

Empower, Support, and Celebrate

We didn’t want to be a run-of-the-mill jewelry business; we wanted to use our brand to empower, support, and celebrate the average woman.

It became clear that each bangle designed in our studio would need to be special to reflect the uniqueness of the women wearing them. For that reason each bangle is embossed one at a time, meaning each one is a little different.

We use traditional jewelry-making techniques from over a century ago and use only the best locally-sourced jeweler’s brass and pure silver plating.

Upon graduating high school, Audrey struck out to explore what the world could offer. Her adventures expand over 5 continents and 38 U.S. states. Through these travels, she realized Maine is home. Audrey’s artistic side actually derives from working in economic and community development. Through this work, she saw too many women struggle with self-doubt. Her solution – design quality, affordable bangles to inspire, challenge, and encourage women to dream, achieve, and celebrate their everyday success.

In Audrey’s own words

“Being middle-aged and diving into a market sector I knew little about was risky. After 14 months of exploring the idea of KA ORA, the decision came down to answering 1 question- what if I fail? My answer was simple – return to my ‘day job.’ Fast forward – I’ve learned a lot from the successes and redoes in designing bangles. We have an amazing team – each provides a key element to contributing to KA ORA.  KA ORA is indirectly assisting women to combat their self-doubt – one wrist at a time!”

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