MODUS OPERANDI

MODUS OPERANDI

All ELL jewelry is imagined, designed, and handcrafted in downtown Milan.

Our bottega is located on Corso di Porta Ticinese, just a 5-minute walk from the Duomo di Milano.

We built our studio to cover all production necessities. However, there are some operations, such as precious metal casting, that cannot be handled in our small bottega. For these tasks, we collaborate with artisans and professionals located in the surrounding area of our studio.

All the precious gemstones set in our jewelry are sourced from trusted suppliers whose showrooms are located in downtown Milan. They responsibly source the best gemstones for us from around the globe.

Being a team of just two people may seem like a disadvantage, but it allows us to have full control over all operations and, consequently, the final quality of our crafts.

We are aesthetes, always seeking perfection in execution and exploring alternative and uncommon ways to craft our jewelry.

This drove us to learn all aspects of jewelry making, which are usually handled by different specialized artisans (model maker, master goldsmith, stone setter, engraver). This way, we can create what we want without compromising on the final design and finishes.

Our modus operandi is a hybrid of 70% traditional goldsmith techniques and 30% innovation.

Technologies should serve the artisan by saving time and resources in the initial visualizations and samples, rather than replacing human skills.

We use 3D scanning of our handmade micro sculptures and designs to experiment, allowing us to multiply, distort, bend, and fracture them on a simple tablet.

This capability enables us to visualize what we imagine, saving time and resources, and thus being more environmentally respectful.

 

Materials;

Each ELL jewel is designed with the intention of creating timeless pieces that can be passed down through generations.

ELL jewelry is made with recycled and responsibly sourced 925 silver and gold.

We aim to minimize waste in the production process; therefore, the majority of our pieces are made to order.