Meet Hana_chica — The Story Behind the Handmade Jewelry

Hana_chica is the handcrafted jewelry brand of Emi Robertson. Known in our collection as Hanachica, her work brings botanical details, delicate wire lines, and playful shapes into pieces of wearable art. This page introduces the person, inspiration, and approach behind the earrings.

Who · Emi Robertson, the maker

Emi is the designer behind Hana_chica. In the personal introduction supplied with her jewelry, she describes resin jewelry as a hobby she began after moving from Japan to the United States. Her Etsy shop identifies her location as Estero, Florida. Her introduction pairs a photograph of herself with a look at her worktable, connecting the finished pieces to the person who creates them.

That personal connection is central to understanding the collection: these are designs made by an individual maker, with choices about flowers, shapes, and details made as part of the creative process.

What · Handcrafted jewelry with nature inside

Emi describes her work as jewelry finished with transparent resin. Her range includes pieces using natural flowers, delicate lines formed from wire, and cute shapes used as motifs. The earrings in Marketplace239’s Hanachica collection show this approach through floral resin designs, heart shapes, and bow details. Her Etsy range also includes flower clusters, cherry blossom and hydrangea designs, floral wreaths, and cat motifs. Some designs incorporate Czech glass beads.

Transparent resin lets the flowers and decorative elements remain visible. Rather than covering up the botanical detail, it makes those details part of the design. Individual listings show the particular pair, shape, colors, and accents available.

When · A hobby that became a creative practice

Hana_chica’s story began with Emi making resin jewelry as a hobby after her move to the United States. In her own introduction, she reflects on a three-year period since that move and the start of her jewelry making. This is part of her personal account of how the work began.

Her Hanachica Etsy shop dates its Etsy presence to 2026. That is the shop’s online milestone; her own introduction describes jewelry making that began earlier as a hobby.

Where · Florida roots, local shops & online

Hana_chica is part of Southwest Florida’s creative community. Her Etsy shop lists Estero, Florida, and her Etsy product listings ship from Fort Myers.

• Marketplace239: Explore the Hanachica Earrings collection for the pieces available here.
• Koreshan State Park gift shop: Hana_chica jewelry is available at the park gift shop in Estero. Friends of Koreshan introduced Hana-Chica Earrings by Emi as the inaugural guest in its gift-shop feature.
• Floral Artistry Studios: Find Hana Chica jewelry at this local florist at 20041 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 11, Estero, FL 33928. Its online gift selection includes White Cat Stud Earrings and a Black Cat White Flower Adjustable Ring.
• Etsy: Visit Emi’s Hanachica shop to explore her wider range and read her own introduction.

Each location carries its own selection. Check with the gift shop or florist for the designs currently available.

Why · Jewelry made to bring pleasure

Emi’s stated hope is that people will enjoy the earrings she designs. Her choice of natural flowers, fine wire details, and cheerful motifs gives that intention a visible form. The appeal is in small, considered details: the outline of a petal, a delicate curve, or a playful shape worn close to the face.

Hana_chica offers a way to carry a little botanical beauty into everyday style, while knowing the name and story of the maker behind it.

How · Flowers, wire, motifs & transparent resin

In Emi’s own description of her process, transparent resin provides the finish across her work. Natural flowers become part of some designs; other pieces use wire to create flexible, delicate lines or draw on cute shapes as their motif. The photographed earrings show how these materials and ideas come together in the finished jewelry.

Her Etsy descriptions explain that natural flowers can vary in color intensity and character, giving the finished pieces individual differences. She recommends keeping resin jewelry away from direct sun and ultraviolet light and wiping away moisture with a soft cloth before storage. Materials and fittings vary by design, so check the details of the particular piece.

Her original introduction below includes her story and a photograph of her work area.

This is an informational maker profile. To see the earrings themselves, explore the Hanachica collection.