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about us

elínalans is a contemporary jewelry studio, created by elina t. lans, third-generation jeweler and lawyer.

we handcraft unique jewelry pieces that empower and inspire. our jewels tell stories and are created in small quantities.

combining artistic vision with conscious and traditional techniques, we craft jewelry for remarkable people who appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of handmade jewels.

sculptural and minimal silhouettes are lovingly artisan-made in our atelier in amsterdam from a mix of new, recycled and reclaimed metals and responsibly sourced gemstones.

“I was a lawyer when i inherited my great-grand-mother rahel’s old jewelry tools. thanks to her i started jewelry making courses and immediately fell in love with it. there is a ton of passion in how our jewelry is made”

elina lans is soviet-born dutch, she holds a master degree in international laws and studied fashion design and jewelry business in central saint martins, london and jewelry crafts in van cleef & arpels, paris.

our atelier is located in franshalsburt in amsterdam. you can make an appointment for private shopping or bespoke design with us at prinsengracht 769 in amsterdam

beauty and sustainability go hand in hand

philantropy
philantropy

we support a range of causes by donating a part of our online sale profits to charities and by raising awareness on the impact of the industry.

in the light of recent natural and man-made disasters around the world, we are calling for peace, freedom and non-violence. for the future that's based on principles of full equality and recognition of full national rights for everyone.

in spring and summer 2024 we are donating eur 5.- with each online sale to artsen zonder grezen (doctors without borders). see more about the organization here.

we are committed to the principles and standards of the responsible jewellery council

sustainability
sustainability
  • rejecting the mass production we take ethical approach creating our objects:  responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging and zero-waste local production

  • each piece is crafted by hand with sustainable materials: recycled metals, ethically sourced gemstones and lab grown stones

  • our gemstone supplier is a member of naj (uk) and a key participant in the fair luxury collective (uk)

  • packaging: our jewelry boxes are made in lithuania with fsc® paper. our velvet jewelry pouch is sawn in amsterdam by a local artisan using velvet from germany

  • we advocate for repurposing your old jewelry pieces you don’t wear anymore into new items you will love

we are proud to be a member of women’s empowerment principles of united nations