ILE KEKERE story

About ÎLE KEKERE

Quiet luxury. With meaning.

Jewellery inspired by myth. Designed for modern life.
Clean lines. Luminous details.
Pieces that feel like you, on purpose.

A word from the founder

Ola McGhee

I’m Ola McGhee, founder and designer of ÎLE KEKERE.

I created this brand for women who want jewellery that feels premium and personal.
Not costume. Not cliché.
A signature you can wear daily.

Every design begins with one question: what do you want to remember about yourself?
That’s the meaning. The jewellery is the anchor

ÎLE KEKERE is an online atelier where myth meets modern design.

We take goddess stories and translate them into wearable pieces that fit your life, not a fantasy version of it.

Think: meetings. soft mornings. boundary eras. big decisions.

Why it matters

Fast fashion moves quickly. Taste doesn’t have to.

We make considered pieces, designed to last beyond trend cycles.

Not louder. Just better.

Our metals & finishes

  • Gold-plated 925 sterling silver (vermeil), crafted in the UK

  • Vacuum gold-plated finishes for a strong, long-wear coating

  • Brass, copper, and stainless steel for structure, strength, and longevity.

    Our components are sourced primarily from the UK and Turkey, selected for dependable quality and consistent finishing.

Built to wear well. Made to last.

Gold chain necklace with heart-shaped and circular charms, alongside loose colorful beads in purple, white, black, blue, green, and turquoise.

Our promise to you

  • To make pieces you can wear often, and keep long

  • To choose materials with care and consistency

  • To keep production considered and low-waste where possible

  • To use FSC-certified, recyclable packaging and avoid plastic packaging where we can

  • To price with fairness and transparency, without compromising on finish

From our Essex studio base, we hand-create pieces made-to-order, keeping production intentional and low-waste. The result is jewellery that feels considered from start to finish.

When you choose us, you’re choosing an independent brand that makes space for your story, one piece at a time.

Our Mission

To create jewellery that holds its own; quiet, intentional, beautifully finished.
Designed to mark your era.

Graphic of a rising sun with radiating golden rays over a black background.

What we stand for

Myth is our muse, not our costume.

We honour feminine archetypes without turning them into clichés.

Women choosing themselves. One piece at a time..

What we make

Hand-crafted jewellery designed to feel like quiet power.

Refined silhouettes. Clean detail.

Pieces you’ll reach for again and again.

No promises. No pseudo-science.

How we make it

We design for everyday wear.

Durability matters. Comfort matters.

Materials are chosen for longevity, and a finish that stays beautiful.

Our approach to gemstones

We choose stones for two things: beauty and wearability.

We work with lab-made stones and crystal glass accents because they deliver clean brilliance and reliable durability—so your jewellery holds up beyond a trend cycle.

Meaning first. Materials to match.

Sustainability, in its essence, embodies the pursuit of a harmonious balance among the pillars of our world: the environmental, the social, and the economic. It focuses on crafting a future that not only shines brighter but also stands on the principles of fairness and equity for all, spanning this generation and those to come. This concept is not just an ideal but a vital path to ensuring that every facet of our planet and society thrives in unison, paving the way for a legacy of health, happiness, and prosperity shared by every community across the globe.