Introducing the Danish fine jeweller Elhanati who has collaborated with Agentinian artist and sculptor, Conie Vallese. Through their pre-existing friendship and shared love for gothic and Victorian aesthetics entwined with nostalgic elements from the 90s, the two have created “Jardin”, a breathtaking handcrafted jewellery collection.

The collection embodies the force of nature, found in silent mystical gardens, with the flower representing fertility and embodying the essence, strength, and grace of womanhood. Through morphing melted silver, adorned with black diamonds and rustic finishes, “Jardin” is truly a work of fine art.

This unique curation proudly launched on October 2nd, featuring something for any jewellery lover. From three pairs of earrings, four rings, seven necklaces and pendants, one bracelet, one hairpin, and one brooch, this bespoke collection is a precious and deeply sentimental investment you won’t regret. Each unique texture carved into every piece has come from the loving visionary of both Elhanati and Conie Vallese, ensuring each piece will a lifelong treasure in your jewellery box.

We were honoured to sit down with both Elhanati and Conie Vallese to get to know the roots of their artistry, the creative journey behind “Jardin” and what their next moves are as artists…

View the collection here…

Read the exclusive interview below…

Hey Orit! How are you? What does a day in the life look like for you currently?
A day in my life at the moment has a crazy mix of creativity and craftmanship. I try to get up before the house is awake, to enjoy the peace of my thoughts and have a coffee before my day kicks in and I’m off to the studio where the magic happens.

How did you get into jewellery and develop your sense of style?
My journey began with the deep fascination for intricate details and storytelling that jewellery can hold. I have these vivid memories of my grandmother sitting on the porch in Tel Aviv dripping in gold jewellery. This made me want to explore the world of jewellery. I have always played and experimented with metals, and this created my unique style of using dripping and hammering techniques. I love the way jewellery is made to passed on through generations and becomes a part of the bearer and their story.

How has your upbringing and heritage influenced your artistry?
My upbringing and my heritage rooted in both Israel and Denmark have had a profound influence on my artistry. The rich history and cultural diversity of the Middle East and Scandinavia creates these balanced elements of chaos and minimalism that is reflected in my designs.

Talk us through your creative process when designing a new collection.
Designing a new collection always begins with a thought rooted in my mind and evolves organically into a feeling and something more tangible – I dive into sketching, exploring gemstones and materials and experiment with different forms. I never sketch or draw, but work from a very intuitive process. I treat creating my jewellery like making miniature sculptures; there are so many layers you have to build. So, I drip it; layer by layer. The gold needs to tell a story, so I use my hammer. I melt the gold to get it to drip again and to create the texture I want to achieve. I am completely in love with this way of working, because to me, it is all about the material. Seeing and understanding every inch of the material—and my material is gold. My main design motive is designing things that I personally crave and want.

What are some of your favourite methods and medians within jewellery making?
I love working with 18kt gold, my signature material. I like the way the material feels when working with it, the way you can sculp it, melt it and play with it. Having said that my main drive is texture and form which can manifest itself in different materials; with silver the canvas is bigger and it gives you different options to express yourself.

You are known for using sustainable practices in your craft. Why is it so It important?
It is important for me that we leave the world a better place, for our children and their future. Running my business in a sustainable way is a priority that matters and will leave footprints for the future generations.
Congratulations on your recent collaboration with Conie Vallese! How did this collaboration come to life and what was the journey like with Conie?
Thank you! Collaborating with Conie Vallese was a dream come true. We met many years ago through our mutual friend and our friendship and work has evolved from there. She is inspiring both on a personal level, and has a hawk’s eye for detail and beauty. Working together on this collaboration was inspiring – it was a beautiful exchange of creativity and friendship.

What does this collaboration represent for you?
We have worked a lot with going back into different periods in history and mixing this into a modern setting with wearable art pieces, that are both bold subtle and timeless. The addition of the floral motifs – which have been carefully handcrafted into each piece – symbolize the ever renewing cycle of life and the beauty that can emerge even in the most unexpected places. Each bloom tells a story of resilience, transformation, and the timeless connection between humanity and the natural world.
What do you wish for your customers to feel when they wear your art?
My clients are a diverse group united by their quest for the unique and special. They’re collectors in their own right, cherishing each piece for the stories they tell. I want my creations to empower wearers, allowing them to share stories that transcend time and leave a legacy for generations to come.

Where do you wish to take your craft in the next few years? What would you like to experiment with in the future?
With the opening of our Atelier in Copenhagen, we are able to work in different ways. We work a lot with bespoke jewellery and clients abroad, and have people flying in from all over the world – we help them create that special piece of jewellery or object that symbolizes something special that has happened in their lives. Not just engagement rings, it can be anything really. It is a humbling feeling, knowing that I am part of helping people tell their stories, to create something that will be passed down for centuries.

Hey Conie! How are you? What does a day in the life look like for you currently?
The beauty of how I choose to live now is that one day can be very different from the other, I am comfortable with adventure the same way I am with a routine or a ritual. A day can be an early morning walk in the mist of my garden, drinking mate while reading on my deck, a walk in the garden on a spring day deadheading flowers. I love reading and taking time for contemplation to think how I will be working that day or spending time in the ocean. It can be the excitement of a last minute trip, or a beautiful lunch around a big table with friends.

Tell us about your early days as an artist. How did you get into painting and develop your sense of artistry? How has your upbringing and heritage influenced your artistry?
My family is incredibly creative and artistry runs through my veins. As a young child I would spend hours sitting next to my grandmother while she was painting with oils and my dad was a keen sculptor. Some of my favourite childhood memories are of going to antiques markets with my mother: all of these experiences inspired my enthusiasm and made me want to explore this world. Initially my approach was slow and organic as I was more interested in film-making – which I studied at college. I love navigating different materials and approaches and I like to explore and try different things all the time.

You studied your craft at UBA, how did studying it help you get to where you are today?
I studied film at first, I devoured movies and continue to do: for me is another form of poetry. I am always studying in a way, always learning and incredibly curious.

How does living and working in NYC contribute to your creativity as an artist?
NYC is a very exciting city: living there has helped me to sharpen my creative eye and to become more selective in all aspects. It is such an inspiring and culturally rich city and there is so much to absorb.

Who have been major influences to you both professionally and personally throughout your journey?
I am fortunate to meet so many beautiful people: there isn’t one person in particular that has had a major influence on me but I am lucky in the sense that I learn so much from the people I encounter along the way. My female friends are a huge source of inspiration for me and I admire them all hugely.

Congratulations on your recent collaboration with Orit Elhanati! What does this collaboration mean to you and what was it like coming together creatively?
Orit and I have had a very special connection since we first met; she is elegant and so funny and we have the same language in beauty and how we perceived the world. Working with her was a beautiful adventure: we both love the process of creating so much and kept finding millions of excuses to keep our conversations going and designing more and more . She is a woman I admire massively and it is a joy to be able to celebrate her craft. Our Jardin collection coming soon is a celebration of the love we have for each other and the shared language we speak.

What was the process like meshing together both your work and Orit’s craft?
It happened very naturally: we have wanted to work together since we first met in Mallorca in 2017 and finally the moment arrived: we shared sketches and ideas via email – a love-letter of sorts if you will – and I went to Orit’s gorgeous atelier in Copenhagen to finalise details.

Where do you wish to take your craft in the next few years? What would you like to experiment with in the future?
I want to continue doing what I do and probably start working in a few more mediums. I hope to continue to have the freedom to experiment and try new things but to equally be more focused and intentional in my practice and work more with sculpture and functional objects.