Meet Elizabeth Faaiu Rivers, a talented Samoan jewelry maker and adventurous mother of two, born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Married to her high school sweetheart, she skillfully balances family life with her creative passions.

At the heart of her work is a deep connection to her cultural heritage—blending Samoan tradition with a love for herbal medicine and West African healing practices. Her intricate waist beads celebrate femininity, self-love, and women’s empowerment, while her handcrafted skincare line uses luxurious botanicals to nourish not just the skin, but the spirit.

Inspired by her late grandmother, Elizabeth also creates artisan crochet handbags—each one a tribute to the woman who taught her to stitch with love at just seven years old. Every bag is made in the same home her grandmother once crocheted in, a quiet honoring of the ancestors who came before.

All offerings at Juniper Moon—from jewelry to skincare to handwoven bags—are rooted in Samoan tradition, ancestral love, and a reverence for nature. With a deep commitment to arts and herbalism, Elizabeth draws daily inspiration from the lush landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge, infusing each piece with soul, care, and island spirit.

“E au le inailau a tamaitai.”
"Women can achieve anything they set their minds to."
- Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister