Working with a team of the very best master gold and platinum-smiths Ida Elsje makes fine, bespoke pieces in her Cape Town atelier. Passionate about all elements of creating beautiful jewellery pieces, Ida is committed to working with only the best materials – sourcing precious stones from around the world that are selected for their unique colour, cut and brilliance.

Ida is passionate about the personal touch, she feels strongly about connecting with each of her clients, making time to sit with all those who visit her beautiful studio space. She loves finding out their stories and connecting to ensure each piece of jewellery that is made by her studio tells their unique story, captured in gold.Every year she travels to Europe where she is inspired by the century’s old traditions of fine jewellery making, stone setting and gold work.

She is uncompromising on quality, using heritage methods to create unique celebratory pieces, a new or reconfigured heirloom piece, or an everyday special piece.

“A piece of jewellery is a very personal item, carrying many stories, hopes, dreams and desires. I love that the jewellery we create is able to communicate many moments of love and commitment.

Every piece of Ida Elsje jewellery is your story captured in gold.”