She is the designer and founder of Maria Pujana designs, and a retired neurologist and adjunct professor at CWRU.

Her fine and fashion jewelry brand is known for handcrafted pieces using gold, silver, and natural elements as coral, amber, and pearls, and gemstones. Her designs have been featured in Vogue, Hola/Hello Magazine, and showcased at Pasarela Cibeles Fashion Week in Madrid and New York.

Each piece blends elegance and craftsmanship, offering unique designs for any occasion. Maria also specializes in transforming antique jewelry pieces into personalized one-of-a-kind creations. She also accessorizes, transforms and costumizes pieces to help the clientele to find their own inner fashion statement!