in Caribbean history. He explained what our artifacts were made for, their purpose and their meanings. We found that nobody was taking note of this part of Grenada’s history and treasure, so let’s do it,” she explains. Grenadite was re-launched on the Grenada jewelry scene in 2005 by Lady and Sir Daniel Williams and this too is a significant part of the Company’s young history. As the Law stands in Grenada, all mined material belongs to the crown, so before you are allowed to use “Grenadite”, we first had to present to parliament to get approval. Now, when the stone is set in a piece of jewelry and someone buys it, the piece can legally leave as an export” Grenadite has been sent to Gemologists in Germany for testing, who confirm its status, as a semi-precious stone. “Lisa’s” continues to share Grenadite and its beautiful qualities with the Grenadian people through open workshops where you can see pieces being made or request your own bespoke piece of jewelry.
Unique Nutmeg inspired pendants “Our big Grenadite heart is our most popular piece. Now we are doing more artistic pieces like the sign of life, which comes again from the Kalinago, inspirations also come from History, Nature, The Sea, Full Moon, Clouds and even “Oildown”(Grenada’s national dish) …”I design everything, and also make pearl jewelry. Our Gold and Silver supplies comes from Grenada. As we recycle old jewelry into our new and vibrant designs. Lisa’s is also very committed to ensuring the business is ‘entirely Grenadian,’ beyond collecting the Grenadite from its source
which Eva prefers to keep a secret. “Mr McDonald is our jeweler a local, everyone we employ is Grenadian, we employ 10 people and have been in the business now for 25 years. The stunning, affordable designs which sell from US19 are sold exclusively across Grenada in hotels and are available on line at Lisa’s website. “I love it that people say that it looks great, I want it and I can afford it. I very much want it to be affordable, it makes me happy. We have expensive pieces that go up to US$6,000.00 that include Diamonds Grenadite and Pearls. “Our customers are usually visitors to Grenada, because it is unique to Grenada. Most of the people that come to Grenada enjoy the nice weather, the friendly people here, so they really love the idea of taking something home that is a historical piece that they can treasure and that is rare. Unique Grenadite jewelry. Now thats, “Made in Grenada!”
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