H.E.R Collection

March 2, 2026

Honour. Empower. Rise.

International Women’s Day 2026

By Hannah & Rachel, Founders of Francesca Jewellery

This International Women’s Day, we honour where we’ve come from. We empower who we are. And together, we rise.

International Women’s Day 2026 is more than a date on the calendar for us. It’s a moment to pause. To reflect. To recognise the women who shaped us, the women standing beside us, and the women still finding their voice.

The H.E.R Collection was created as a tribute to that journey.

Three pieces.
Three words.
One shared movement.

Honour. Empower. Rise.

HONOUR

For the women who came before us

Before Francesca was a brand, it was two sisters at the Salamanca Markets in Hobart. Cold mornings. Handmade pieces. Big dreams.

Before that, it was our mum - the woman who almost named Hannah “Francesca”, meaning free spirit - and who raised us to believe that choosing a different path wasn’t rebellion, it was courage.

Honour is about remembering that none of us rise alone.

The base of the Apex design widens in the Honour Hoops - grounded, strong, anchored in legacy. It represents the women whose sacrifices, resilience and quiet strength gave us room to build something of our own.

For us, honour means:

Remembering our roots.
Staying connected to our community.
Building a workplace where women are supported, heard and given opportunity.
Donating over $1.2 million to charities, many of which uplift women and families.
Employing women whose careers and lives are changed through meaningful work.

International Women’s Day 2026 is a moment to ask:

Who are you honouring this year?

Wear the Honour Hoops as a reminder that your story is made up of all the women who shaped you - and that is your strength.

EMPOWER

For the woman you are right now

Empowerment isn’t always loud. It’s intentional.

It’s choosing to back yourself.
It’s asking for the promotion.
It’s starting the business.
It’s walking away.
It’s walking in.

When we built Francesca, we didn’t have a roadmap. We had instinct. Passion. A refusal to accept the status quo. We learned to trust our own voice - even when it trembled.

The centre of the Apex form sharpens in the Empower Studs, where focus is formed. Pressure creates shape. Adversity creates clarity.

Empower is for:

The mum rediscovering herself.
The woman rebuilding.
The leader stepping into her authority.
The creative daring to launch.
The student who hasn’t yet realised how powerful she is.

International Women’s Day jewellery should mean something. It shouldn’t be symbolic for a week. It should sit on your ears, on your wrist, at your collarbone - and remind you every single day:

You are allowed to take up space.

Wear the Empower Studs as a commitment to your present self.

RISE

For the generations still to come

The apex rises to its highest point - a symbol of becoming.

Rise is about momentum. It’s about lifting as you climb. It’s about understanding that success is shared success.

When we say “you create, we make, you wear, we share,” we mean it. Our vision has always been bigger than jewellery.

It’s about creating a more meaningful world - through embracing the stories of our community and giving back to it.

To rise is to:

Open doors.
Share knowledge.
Mentor generously.
Support female-founded brands.
Celebrate other women’s wins without comparison.

International Women’s Day 2026 is not just about celebration. It’s about responsibility.

What are we building for the next generation?

Wear the Rise Hoop Charms as a promise.

To keep going.
To keep lifting.
To keep becoming.

The Design: The Apex Form

The H.E.R Collection was intentionally designed in the Apex form - a shape defined by pressure and progression.

The base widens in Honour.
The centre sharpens in Empower.
The form rises to its peak in Rise.

Strong silhouettes.
Intentional design.
Meaning you can feel.

Worn individually or layered together, because power isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Available in limited quantities for International Women’s Day 2026.

Why We Created H.E.R

Over the years, we’ve watched women use Francesca to mark milestones - births, career changes, grief, growth, reinvention. We’ve seen stories engraved, soldered, locked close to hearts.

We’ve always believed you don’t just wear jewellery - you wear your story.

H.E.R extends that belief beyond the individual and into the collective.

This capsule isn’t trend-led. It isn’t delicate. It isn’t ornamental.

It’s a statement of strength.
A symbol of solidarity.
A reminder that the rest is still unwritten.

This International Women’s Day 2026

Honour the women who shaped you.
Empower the woman you are.
Rise for the women still coming.

From our story to yours - thank you for being part of this community. For supporting a female-founded Australian brand. For believing that jewellery can carry meaning. For choosing to wear something that stands for more.

To women we honour, thank you for empowering us today.
Tomorrow, we rise.