Today we’d like to introduce you to Natassia And Marc Horowitz.
Hi Natassia and Marc, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Natassia is a realtor and former screenwriter, and Marc is an entrepreneur and former energy trader. The idea of ilMio came on a birthday trip where Natassia was leaving behind her young daughters for the first time. Her cousin wanted to give her a gift and knowing the pain Natassia felt wanted to bring a piece of her girls close to her. She also knew that given Natassia’s amazing sense of style that a basic trinket wouldn’t do. She needed to give her something that was special and beautiful that she would wear always. She took pictures of the girls and made two stunning golden kiss necklaces from the lips in the pictures. The combination of the sentiment of having a piece of her daughters with her and how amazing and chic the jewelry looked, convinced the three of them to start ilMio. Now anyone can feel connected while looking fabulous too. We partnered with local artisans and are so happy to have every piece handcrafted here in Houston.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Starting a business always has its challenges and naturally we have had our share. Whether it’s having your jewelry boxes show up weeks late before the holiday season or watching the price of gold go up 50% while you are trying to keep your prices accessible for customers
There are a lot of benefits to doing so with a husband and wife team, that also provides its own challenges as well. Sometimes you can’t agree on the logo or the voice of a campaign but a decision has to be made and the tie must be broken. In those cases, of course we go with what Natassia thinks.
Nobody is making products quite like ours so one of our biggest challenges has been letting people know exactly what they are getting and how to get it. Sometimes customers forget to upload a picture or not even know it’s needed to get these unique custom pieces.
As you know, we’re big fans of ilMio Jewelry. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
ilMio creates fine jewelry that transforms personal images into timeless pieces of connection. Each design begins with something meaningful, like a kiss, a paw print, a footprint, or a few notes from a favorite song, and becomes a piece of jewelry that can be worn close every day. We specialize in solid 14k gold and sterling silver, made to order with care and intention.
What sets ilMio apart is our focus on emotional connection and craftsmanship. Every piece we make is personal, not just personalized. Our designs are made to last, both in quality and meaning. We believe luxury should feel intimate, beautiful, and deeply personal.
We are most proud of the connection our customers feel through their jewelry. Hearing that someone wears their necklace to feel close to a loved one or that a piece brought comfort during a difficult time reminds us why we started. At its heart, ilMio is about love, memory, and style. Jewelry that helps you stay connected while looking effortlessly chic.
What were you like growing up?
Natassia was very social and loved performing in musical theater. Marc liked all things sports and was thinking about business at an early age.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ilmiojewelry.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilmio.designs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilMiojewelry
Image Credits
images courtesy of ilMio and Rubik Agency
