Le Chic Miami was founded by Lydia McConnell in 2018. Lydia studied Interior Design before moving to Miami, where she began experimenting with laser-cut wood and hand-painted earrings at a local makerspace.

The brand was born in Miami, and the city’s colorful, expressive style remains central to its identity. Lydia later relocated the business to San Antonio, Texas, where the company is now headquartered.

Yes. Current Le Chic Miami product listings identify the earrings as Made in USA, and the company says its designs are produced in-house and individually hand-painted by its San Antonio artist team.

The painted components are made from lightweight Baltic birch wood. Depending on the style, metal findings may include stainless steel with an 18k gold PVD coating. Individual listings should be checked for style-specific materials.

Yes. Using thin Baltic birch allows the brand to create larger statement shapes without the weight of many traditional metal earrings.

Yes. Le Chic Miami LLC became a Certified B Corporation in October 2025. B Lab lists the company in the jewelry manufacturing sector and identifies it as a woman-owned business based in Texas.