éliou
Established · $200-$400 · Miami, United States
Hand-strung shell and pearl jewelry plus crochet dresses made in Brazil, ocean-inspired with a handmade feel.
Think: Playful pearls, nostalgic summer vibes, handmade.
The buy: the beaded fish necklace
What to buy
the beaded fish necklace
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Why éliou is worth it
éliou turns a day at the beach into jewelry: hand-strung shells, freshwater pearls and carved stone charms that feel found, not bought.
Each piece is strung by hand to order, mixing natural cowrie and other shells, genuine freshwater pearls, gemstones and glass seed beads with heavily gold-plated brass, so no two necklaces come out quite alike. Most hang on adjustable cords you can wear long or wrapped close, and the sea motifs, fish, shells and ripples of water, come back in new stones every collection. The crochet and lace dresses, made by hand in Brazil, carry the same handmade feel into clothing.
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About éliou
Best friends since childhood, Cristina Mantilla and Duda Teixeira grew up in Miami with the ocean as their backyard. They ran a creative agency together and started making jewelry for their own shoots, until people kept asking where to buy it.
They launched éliou in 2018 with a shell-heavy first collection that sold out before its official debut, and the label grew into sea-inspired jewelry and handmade clothing, made with artisans in Miami and Brazil.
- Founded
- 2018
- Founded by
- Cristina Mantilla and Duda Teixeira
- Based in
- Miami, United States
- Made in
- Jewelry handmade in Miami and Brazil, clothing made in Brazil
- Made of
- Gold-plated brass, freshwater pearls, shells, gemstones and glass beads
- Shipping
- Ships across the US from Miami, with each piece made to order (allow 3-5 business days before it ships); ships worldwide, with duties and taxes paid by international buyers.
- Where to buy
- éliou's own site · Our éliou picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Care
The gold-plated brass is made for everyday wear, but the brand advises keeping pieces away from water, perfume and lotion, and taking them off to swim or work out.
- Fit
Most necklaces adjust on a cord, so length is flexible. On the clothes, the brand says its micro dress runs small and suggests sizing up; sheer, unlined pieces need skin-tone underwear.
- Demand
Some styles restock and others are limited runs that don't come back, and the crochet made in Brazil comes in very small numbers. A custom beaded necklace for a Harry Styles music video first put the label on the map.
- Shipping
Pieces are made to order, so allow 3 to 5 business days before your order ships from the US.
- Returns
Returns and exchanges are for store credit only, within 14 days, unworn with tags. Return postage and the original shipping are on you, so check sizes before ordering.
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éliou, answered
- What is éliou?
- éliou is a Miami label making handmade jewelry in shells, freshwater pearls and stones, plus crochet and lace dresses made in Brazil.
- Is éliou a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for jewelry with a sense of place: hand-strung shells, genuine freshwater pearls and carved stone charms, each made to order, with crochet dresses handmade in Brazil.
- Who founded éliou?
- Childhood best friends Cristina (Cristy) Mantilla and Duda Teixeira launched it in 2018.
- Where is éliou from?
- Miami, Florida.
- What is éliou jewelry made of?
- Mostly 18k gold-plated brass with genuine freshwater pearls, natural shells, gemstones, glass seed beads and cubic zirconia.
- Where are éliou clothes made?
- In Brazil. The crochet pieces are made by hand by women artisans there.
- Does éliou clothing run true to size?
- Mostly, but the brand says its micro dress runs small and recommends sizing up.
- Does éliou ship internationally?
- Yes, worldwide from the US. International buyers pay their own duties and taxes, and returns are for store credit only.
- Where can I buy éliou?
- On the brand's own site, or through our éliou picks.
- Which brands are like éliou?
- If you like éliou, look at Chan Luu, Bimba Y Lola, Nin Studio and Studio Rigu.