Krischerco World-Wide was founded in Taiwan by Gene Schafer, an American, in 1971. The Company began as a manufacturing agent, helping foreign firms supervise and design costume jewelry. From the outset its focus has been on the conception and design of objects which are both beautiful and unique. Krischerco now conceives of its own products. In an effort to keep its designs fresh and worldly, it works with designers in the U.S., Taiwan, and Europe.