ELVA
Elva: A MILANESE SECRET, HANDCARFTED TO LAST A LIFETIME
Tucked away behind an unmarked door in Milan’s historic center lies one of the city’s best-kept secrets. For nearly 30 years, Elvira Cammarata’s atelier has been a whispered name among collectors—passed between mothers, daughters, and close friends, never needing a sign to announce its presence.
Elva was born from a shared passion for beauty, craftsmanship, and the emotional power of jewelry. A seamless collaboration between mother and daughter, Elvira and Valeria, the brand unites Elvira’s five decades of jewelry expertise with Valeria’s keen eye for design. Celebrating the quiet luxury of understated, exquisitely crafted pieces, each Elva creation is handmade in Milan using a distinctive 18k gold and vibrant, rare gemstones, designed to be worn daily, cherished for a lifetime, and passed down for generations.
Stepping into Elva’s intimate studio is like entering another world where time slows, espresso is poured, and drawers of meticulously sourced gemstones invite discovery. Every piece begins with a carefully selected stone and a hand-drawn sketch before passing through the hands of Milan’s finest goldsmiths, stone setters, and polishers—all artisans practicing techniques honed over centuries. This deeply personal, traditional process results in jewelry that feels as effortless as it is enduring. With Elva, Valeria, and Elvira bring Milanese craftsmanship to the world—timeless, wearable treasures that speak to the beauty of simplicity and the stories that live within every gem.
