Brenda Schoenfeld was born in Taxco, Mexico, into a dynasty of legendary artisans. Her uncles were master silversmiths known since 1946 as "Los Castillo's", while her grandmother provided visiting European aristocracy with extravagant couture wardrobes. Brenda's formative years were an amalgam of artists, materials, form, detail and craftsmanship, a combination which significantly influenced her future. Brenda's fascination with design was cultivated and nourished, while she explored her options in the renowned Taxco workshops.

Initially Brenda experimented, creating exclusive jewelry pieces for friends, but by 1990, requests for her creations grew dramatically, leading to the opening her first boutique in Dallas, Texas. Brenda was immediately recognized as the source for uniquely feminine, finely articulated silver jewelry. The success of her flagship sparked the interest of major retailers and encouraged Brenda to expand her collection into the wholesale market. By 1992, "Brenda Schoenfeld" jewelry was selling throughout the United States in over 2000 locations.

In 1996, Brenda and her family moved to Europe, settling in Florence, Italy. Brenda was quickly drawn to the areas legendary artisans and their handcrafted gold jewelry. New materials and precious gems fueled a fire of excitement and creativity. Brenda embarked on a passionate exploration of gold, using modern textures in organic shapes, combined with precious and semi-precious stones. The resulting exceptional and unconventional creations were a natural progression from silver, but also provided new ideas for her craftsmen in Taxco.

Brenda's maturity and creativity as an artist is now in full bloom. Living in Italy has provided her with access to artistically stimulating cities throughout Europe and Africa. She has successfully acheived a balance between the commercial aspects of her silver pieces handmade in Taxco, and the dramatically inspired creations developed in the workshops of Florence. Within every creation, there is a story, one that is influenced by tradition, research and passion.