"Manna" means nourishment of divine origin, a gift from the gods. Manna Tahiti's exquisite pieces - black pearls culled from Tahitian waters and placed in bold sterling silver settings - convey a similar mythic quality and sense of the extraordinary inspiration.

This is how I want modern men to feel while wearing Manna Tahiti's jewelry - energized, entitled to the best, uncompromisingly masculine.

Manna Tahiti's combination of Eastern and Western designs reflects my personality and heritage from Tahiti. I was raised in a well-known family whose businesses represented Mobil Oil and Mercedes Benz. My French mother and Chinese father instilled in me a quest for perfection and attention to detail, the courage to be original yet grounded in quality.

As an extension of this legacy, I introduced a new concept in luxury jewelry - Tahitian pearls, placed in bold sterling silver settings, for men.

In ancient Tahiti, the King or Chief Warrior adorned himself with black pearls. These cherished gems symbolized virility, empowerment and privilege. Only those of noble birth or character could avail themselves to their beauty and status.

Like the Tahitian chiefs and warriors, a man comes to a point where he wants to be recognized and respected, to evidence his stature in life by what he wears and how he adorns himself. Manna Tahiti™ is created for that man - the contemporary man, who welcomes innovation and timeless elegance.