
After completing her studies at Brown University, L.A. based artist Elyse Graham made her foray into the world of jewelry design with the establishment of her introductory line, Elyse Jeanne.
Elyse Jeanne Jewelry was featured in the StyleWatch section of People Magazine, and has been worn by such celebrities as Teri Hatcher and Dana Delany on Desperate Housewives, Hayden Panettiere, Audrina Patridge and Nancy O'Dell.
Elyse decided to parlay the success of Elyse Jeanne into a new vision, Elephant Heart Jewelry, which combines her passion for designing handmade jewelry with her deep commitment to volunteerism and social responsibility.
Elephant Heart Greeting Cards, featuring original artwork by students at 32nd Street School in Los Angeles, illustrate the spirit of Elephant Heart - to open our hearts and make a positive difference in the world. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these cards are donated to the School to promote Arts Education and purchase art supplies. (See Video Below)
The special Royal Wedding Edition of StyleWatch in People Magazine presented Elephant Heart's Raindrop Necklace as a similar look to the necklace Kate Middleton wore on her engagement day. The Raindrop Necklace is featured in the beautiful Bridal Collection by Elephant Heart. Elephant Heart Bridal has been showcased in Brides and Get Married Magazines, as well as on BRIDES.com.
Fine Fashion Jewelry is the essence of the Classic Collection by Elephant Heart. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Joy Behar have worn a number of pieces from this Elephant Heart Collection on The View. (See Video Below). Jewelry from the Classic Collection has also been prominently seen on 90210.
Carrie Underwood rocked our signature Elephant Heart Charm Necklace backstage at the 2011 Country Music Awards. (See Video Below). Selena Gomez wore Elephant Heart's Bay Leaf Earrings to the MTV Voices Dinner, prior to the European MTV Music Awards in Ireland.
Vampire Diaries star Katerina Graham was highlighted on Coco Perez, Perez Hilton's Fashion Blog, wearing Elephant Heart's Pink-Multi Globos Earrings. Complex Magazine featured actress Kat Dennings wearing the Pink Globos Earrings by Elephant Heart.
The Globos Earrings, which were also spotlighted on NewYorkTimes.com (Fashion & Style), are part of the Supernatural Collection by Elephant Heart. In this imaginative Collection, Elyse integrates her exceptional skills as both an artist and jewlery designer. She blurs the boundary between jewelry and sculpture to create bold, striking and unique wearable objects.
Elephant Heart has been highlighted in Entertainment Weekly-Holiday Gift Guide, as well as on People.com, LosAngelesTimes.com, BRIDES.com, Access Hollywood Glam Slam: The Friday Five, PeopleStyleWatch.com, LuckyMag.com and TyraShow.com.
Vanessa Williams was featured in the StyleWatch section of People Magazine wearing Elephant Heart's Green Earth Chalcedony Earrings, one of six pieces that she and Tyra Banks wore in Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Each piece of Elephant Heart Jewelry is presented in a finely crafted wooden box with a slide-lid top that makes a beautiful keepsake. The boxes are made by the Nezinscot Guild in Turner, Maine, which hires and trains individuals with developmental disabilities-- empowering them to become productive and independent members of the community.
Elephant Heart Jewelry is an amazing combination of unique style and sophisticated design at an incredibly reasonable price point. As a Costume Designer, Elyse Graham has been my secret weapon to adorning fashion icons like Vanessa Williams and Tyra Banks on a budget with them never the wiser.
To learn more about Elephant Heart Jewelry, please enjoy this video:
To learn more about Elephant Heart's work in the community, please enjoy this video:
To view Carrie Underwood wearing our Elephant Heart Charm Necklace, please enjoy this video:
To learn more about Elephant Heart Jewelry featured on The View, please enjoy this video:
Please visit the Elephant Heart blog at http://www.elephantheart.com/blog for ongoing updates and more information about Elephant Heart Jewelry and its work in the community.