Ele Necklace
Description
A parade of tiny elephants, hand-sculpted and cast by the lost-wax method, linked trunk to tail into a single chain. An old symbol of luck and memory, worn as a procession around the neck. No two elephants are alike; each carries the marks of the hand that made it.
At 24 inches (61 cm), slip it over your head to stack with others or wear it alone as the whole story.
Handmade elephant chain necklace, designed in Paris, cast in New York. Available in white bronze, 18k gold-plated brass, recycled sterling silver, and solid 18k gold. Made to order, ships in 2–4 weeks.
Material & Care
Each piece is cast in white bronze, sterling silver, gold vermeil, or solid 18k gold. Silver will develop a natural patina with wear, some love it; a soft polishing cloth brings back the shine in seconds. Store pieces separately, keep them clear of perfume and salt water, and they will outlast you. Every order ships in signature packaging with care instructions, and we repair what we make, write to us if a piece ever needs attention.
Design
Sœur Jumelle, "twin sisters" in French, is built on two halves, distinct yet complementary. Each design begins as a hand-carved wax in Paris and is cast by lost wax in New York by founder Sabine Borthwick. Because every stage is done by hand, no two castings are ever the same, the way nature never repeats itself. Not made for everyone. Made for one.