about

Founded in 2017 by Sheva Lee Absher, West Native is a jewelry line that celebrates the beauty of duality—where heritage meets contemporary vision. In 2025, longtime friend and creative collaborator Gretchen McManus joined as partner, overseeing the inner workings of the brand while Sheva guides its design and storytelling. Their combined strengths keep West Native balanced, blending creative vision with thoughtful execution.

Gretchen and Sheva first met at a major jewelry brand, where together they led product design and development. Since then, they’ve collaborated on projects for other brands, and joining forces at West Native felt like a natural next step.

Rooted in Sheva’s Iranian heritage and shaped by both founders’ West Coast sensibilities, West Native blends cultural richness with laid-back refinement. Each piece is designed to be layered, collected, and worn as a modern talisman—a story told in gold.