Brett and Chieko Runge, Runge & Company founded Poerava {poi-ravah} in 2008 with the intention of redefining premium accessories incorporating Tahitian black pearls, aka Poerava. Their vision is to handcraft quality, American-made products with a trendsetting appeal for today's consumer. Poerava is known not only for its black pearl jewelry, but also for its high-quality leather goods, such as guitar straps, wallets, bags, and bracelets. Runge & Co. is committed to handcrafting highly customized, high-quality products for our customers in a timely fashion. Sticking to this build to order business model we truly are able to produce one-of-a-kinds made in the USA.