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Colorful woven chainmaille pattern with a dark purple background

About Rebeca Mojica Jewelry

Artisan Rebeca Mojica's hand holding a vibrant, rectangular piece of chainmaille forming the intersex inclusive progress pride flag (gold triangle with a purple circle, chevron stripes in white, pink, light blue, brown and black, and the rainbow stripes).

✨ Let Your Colors Shine

Rebeca Mojica Jewelry creates colorful, tactile chainmaille pieces designed to help you live your truth, unapologetically. In a world that pushes for conformity, Rebeca weaves your jewelry to be a powerful, visual ally—an undeniable statement of who you are.

We invite you to explore a collection crafted with over two decades of expertise, driven by the belief that you deserve to be seen, heard and validated exactly as you are. 💕

Colorful chainmaille earrings hanging from a branch against a white brick background. Each earring, made in the colors of a different pride flags, has chainmaille at the top in Full Persian and Box Weave, with a long acrylic spike at the base. The flags represented from left to right are: Transgender, Rainbow, Bisexual, Pansexual and Polyamory.

Adornment for the Authentic Self

Colorful + Tactile Identity-Affirming Jewelry

Founded in 2003, Rebeca Mojica Jewelry (RMJ) specializes in transforming the historic craft of chainmaille into modern adornment. Rebeca is dedicated to creating art that is as vibrant and varied as the people who wear it.

RMJ specializes in vibrant ombrés, custom color creations, and the celebrated LGBTQIA+ Pridemaille Collection. Every piece is hand-linked using primarily lightweight aluminum, ensuring that even statement earrings and necklaces are comfortable enough to wear all day without weighing you down. Because every person is unique, we offer size, color and hardware customization to ensure the perfect fit and match.

Society tends to push for conformity, from eye-rolling assertions that your favorite color or style is now "out," to brutal, personal attacks on parts of your identity. F that. When you wear an RMJ piece, you are confidently claiming your space in the world. This is your subtle, powerful rebellion, your visual commitment to being true to yourself.

Meet the Team

Shop Members

Rebeca Mojica (she/her)

The chief link-linker, color curator, and lifelong advocate for self-expression. Also does the photography, marketing, shipping, web development, customer service and basically All. The. Things. 😊) When not weaving maille, Rebeca enjoys cycling, contemplating fractals, reading sci-fi and cuddling with Zeela.

Mom (she/her)

Origami master and all-around assistant. (Thanks, mom! 💕 ) When not helping in the shop, she enjoys a variety of crafts including watercolor, mixed media and cyanotype.

Zeela Simone

CEO (Chief Emotional Officer), Box Inspector, and Very Judgemental "Supervisor." An avid napper and bird watcher, Zeela is known for demanding massages exactly when Rebeca is deeply engrossed in weaving.

Rebeca Mojica, the chainmaille artist, smiling while standing in her jewelry display booth at the One of a Kind Show. She is wearing a black top and a colorful chainmaille necklace, with several other bold, intricately woven statement necklaces and earrings displayed on busts behind her, showcasing the variety of her award-winning chainmaille designs.

About the Artist

Rebeca Mojica is an award-winning jewelry artist, instructor and best-selling author who has been designing chainmaille jewelry since 2002.

2.0M Rings Linked: Rebeca has hand opened and closed more than 2 million rings (and counting!), specializing in vibrant color ombrés.
Bestselling Author & Educator: She is the author of the DIY book CHAINED: Create Gorgeous Jewelry One Ring at a Time and has taught thousands the art of chainmaille.
Chainmaille Innovator: She has heavily influenced the industry by introducing new weaves and designs that are recreated by chainmaillers worldwide. Her instructional chainmaille supplies company, Blue Buddha Boutique, has shipped 96,000+ orders to customers in 40+ countries.
Toy Industry Trailblazer: Rebeca introduced a new generation of crafters to the artform by partnering with Neat-Oh! International to create Linkt Craft Kits—the first line of chainmaille kits for ages 8 and up. Linkt was featured on QVC and received multiple industry honors, including Best Toys for Kids and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award.

Accolades & Influence

Rebeca's expertise is recognized across the jewelry, craft, and entrepreneurial communities.

Award-winning chainmaille artist Rebeca Mojica smiling next to her colorful, intricate Chainmaille Mandala piece displayed in a case. The piece is a bead-woven ring design with a white and blue Bead Dreams People's Choice Award ribbon displayed prominently. Rebeca is wearing a red top with a flame ombre knotted metal necklace.

Award-Winning Designer

Rebeca's design work has been honored with multiple top-tier industry awards, including a 3rd Place finish for Poseidon's Embrace in the prestigious international Bead Dreams competition (marking the first time a chainmaille piece reached the finals). The necklace also won 1st Place in the inaugural Craftys Awards and her Untitled Chainmaille Mandala earned the Bead Dreams People’s Choice Award.

Featured Expert

Her expertise and designs have been featured in dozens of media outlets, including The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, HuffPost, Art Jewelry Magazine, The Crafts Report, QVC and the Chicago Reader.

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Entrepreneur and chainmaille expert Rebeca Mojica standing (far left, with orange hair and a black top) in a professional group photo with former US Vice President Joe Biden (7th from right), former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (4th from left), and seven other business and policy leaders at a small business roundtable event. The US and Chicago flags are visible in the corners.

Thought Leader & Public Speaker

Rebeca shares her entrepreneurial and creative insights through public speaking, having served as a panelist at the Women’s Business Development Center and by giving talks to colleges, crafts groups and bead societies nationwide. Her advocacy includes participation in policy discussions with high-level lawmakers, positioning her as a voice for small business in the craft and creative sectors.

Award-winning chainmaille necklace, "Poseidon's Embrace," by Rebeca Mojica. The necklace features nine intertwining strands of dense, flowing micro chainmaille that resemble colorful ribbons or seaweed. The strands are made from approximately 14,500 tiny anodized titanium and stainless steel rings in muted cool tones, creating a voluminous, colorful drape. It is secured at the back by a fancy sterling silver toggle.

The Intersection of Science, Structure, and Self

Origin Story + Artist Statement

I didn't choose the historic craft of chainmaille so much as it chose me. I wanted a chainmaille belt, but couldn't find any that really spoke to me. On a whim, I decided to make my own.

My first attempt wasn't pretty, but I loved it! I also found it refreshingly soothing to link together ring after ring and watch a pattern unfold. When I began making maille, there were no experts around to teach me (I can’t believe it was before YouTube!), so I started to explore this relatively untapped medium on my own.

I was quickly drawn to working with color and creating tactile experiences. I also appreciate the breath of possibilities. It’s a single component—a small metal circle—and it can be put together in so many ways, yielding virtually an infinite number of textures and patterns, and evoking all sorts of different moods.

My reading history is full of books on structure, pattern, and the fundamental laws of the universe, from the quantum level to the largest cosmic structures. I love fractals and cosmology. (Yes, I'm absolutely a big science nerd 🤓 ) This is why you’ll find pieces with names like Quantum Rose or Electron. Given this, it makes sense that chainmaille and I are such a good match.

As a quirky, queer, multi-ethnic human, I know the relief of finding a voice through my work. Chainmaille gives me a powerful and creative way to express myself. In turn, I want to create jewelry that inspires you to express yourself—adornments that empower you to truly embrace your authentic self.

You can trust that the pieces you receive have been crafted with an extraordinary level of expertise, dedication, and care.
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Our commitment to building a more compassionate world

Ethics & Impact

Rebeca Mojica Jewelry is designed to help you live your truth, and our business practices are designed to live our values. We are committed to fostering a compassionate world through ethical sourcing and sustainable practices.

✊🏼 Giving Back

A portion of every sale supports incredible organizations championing LGBTQIA+ rights, social and environmental justice, animal rights, and the arts.

DIY Tutorials, Kits, & Supplies

Looking to give chainmaille a try? Rebeca is passionate about sharing the craft she loves. If you are looking for supplies, instruction, and kits to make your own jewelry, visit our DIY sister shop:

Blue Buddha Boutique

Thank you for your support!

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Rebeca's mission is to help you stand out authentically, and feel safe and joyful in your expression.

Your jewelry collection should be as unique as your soul.

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