Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth Cole is an American fashion jewellery brand founded in 2005 by designer Stephanie Owen with her sister Elizabeth Cole Owen. It is known for glamorous statement earrings and necklaces made almost entirely in the United States.

What is Elizabeth Cole?

Elizabeth Cole is a US fashion jewellery label that designs feminine, glamorous statement pieces. Signature traits include angular navette-shaped stones, sculptural construction and folded metal ribbon details.

History

Designer Stephanie Owen launched the brand in May 2005, starting out in a garage in Southern California. Her sister, Elizabeth Cole Owen, became her business partner. Since 2009 nearly all pieces have been produced in Rhode Island, with some hand-woven designs made in Mexico, and the brand describes its jewellery as made in America for women by women.

Products and positioning

• Statement earrings, including chandelier styles
• Collaged chain necklaces combining chains of different styles and widths
• Pieces in 14K gold, 24K gold plating or hematite plating with Austrian, Czech or Swarovski stones
• Designs using antique coins, charms, bone and vintage findings

Influences range from interior design and Art Deco to colour and nature, placing the label in the premium costume jewellery segment.

Distribution

The jewellery is sold through high-end specialty stores and online via the brand's own website.

Why it matters

Elizabeth Cole is an example of a design-led jewellery brand that has kept production in the United States, using domestic manufacturing as part of its identity.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Elizabeth Cole jewellery?

Designer Stephanie Owen founded the brand in 2005 together with her sister Elizabeth Cole Owen.

Where is Elizabeth Cole jewellery made?

Nearly all pieces have been made in Rhode Island since 2009, with some hand-woven designs made in Mexico.

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