Known for her minimalist aesthetic and handcrafted approach, she blends timeless design with personal storytelling, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect her Latin American heritage and love of modern simplicity. Each piece, from delicate gold-plated freshwater pearl necklaces to earrings and custom creations, is carefully made by hand in Mendez’s Miami studio. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother, also named Elena, she infuses every design with sentiment and a sense of timeless beauty. Each piece is handmade by Elena in her studio using personally selected, high-quality, sustainable materials (primarily freshwater pearls and 18k gold-plated finishes) to create timeless earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and delicate phone and bag chains. With every item made by hand and from the heart, the brand celebrates the true elegance of jewelry created with love; ElenaDesigns.co.
