“My vision has always been to create a jewellery brand that goes beyond just beautiful adornments. I believe that every woman, regardless of her background, deserves to wear unique, handmade jewellery that resonates with her personal style. My goal is to empower women, foster connections, and make a positive impact by offering accessible, ethically made pieces that tell stories and celebrate individuality. All through the art of jewellery."
ÎLE KEKERE founder, Ola McGhee
Aesthetically driven, we believe in the power of conscious adornment, creating handcrafted unique jewellery that not only enhances your style but also makes a positive impact on the planet
Our online boutique specialises in handmade and ethically sourced pieces. Combining elegance and ethics, we seek to redefine luxury, one unique jewel at a time
Designed by Ola McGhee, our fresh, modern and indulgent pieces are inspired by a love of nature. ÎLE KEKERE was created by Ola, having noticed a gap in the market for responsibly made and sourced quality affordable jewellery
Our jewellery is handmade by Ola McGhee and when you buy from us you are purchasing handmade items from an Essex based independent business.
Each piece is uniquely made
All our stones are glass or manmade labstones and our metals are ethically sourced or recycled, using them to create unique, long-lasting fashion jewellery
We rely on natural and high-quality basic materials so that you can enjoy wearing our jewellery for a long time. All metal elements are made of either vacuum gold-plated silver, brass, copper or stainless steel. We source our metals from the UK and Turkey and our gold-plated 925 sterling silver (vermeil) is made in the UK
The world of fast fashion and consumerism is causing unconscionable practices to thrive to the detriment of our planet and communities. ÎLE KEKERE was created to help make a difference
Our Mission
ÎLE KEKERE’s mission is to create handmade, unique jewellery that is accessible and ethically made, catering to women of diverse backgrounds
We prioritise individuality and beauty by designing and crafting each piece with meticulous attention to detail. Our commitment to ethical practices encompasses sourcing eco-friendly materials and partnering with fair trade suppliers
Inclusivity is a fundamental value, offering a wide range of designs that celebrate various cultures and personal aesthetics. ÎLE KEKERE aims to build connections with customers, inspiring confidence, self-expression, and a sense of belonging through our jewellery
Our vision is to adorn the world with meaningful, accessible, and empowering jewellery
“Sustainability; an overarching concept that strives for balance and harmony between environmental, social, and economic factors, aiming for a better and more equitable future for both current and future generations.”
We are a small business aiming to provide our customers with inspirational products to contribute towards making the world a better place
The ÎLE KEKERE Difference
ÎLE KEKERE is dedicated to ensuring each item you choose is responsibly created:
With adherence to our ethical policies
With no manufacturing defects
With the best quality craftsmanship
At an affordable price
Our thoughts on gemstones and metals
Ethical gemstones are hard to find
The same can be said for ethical gold and silver
An ethical gemstone is one that is extracted from the ground with minimal environmental damage by unexploited miners who work in perfect conditions and profit from their finds rather than the profits being used to fund terrorism, corruption or war
We have opted not to use mined precious and semi-precious gems because we cannot be sure of them being fairly traded, ethically sourced, mined with no environmental impact or decent working conditions for workers
We use lab made gems (labstones) and glass beads in ÎLE KEKERE jewellery. These innovative materials offer a range of benefits, from affordability to ec0-friendliness, without compromising on style or quality
The ethical, political, economic and environmental issues to consider when buying gemstones are so immense that it is impossible to cover here. Check out our blog on this topic for more information
Our promise to you
to always use responsibly sourced materials
to use practices that do not pollute the environment or impact the planet in a negative way
to minimise our carbon footprint through local demand led production
to deliver genuine high quality pieces at a fair price
always use FSC certified recyclable packaging
to never use any plastic
to never use any mined gems
one tree planted for every order placed
