... How it started
As an undergraduate at the University of Lagos in 2003, driven by a passion for fashion and a love for colors, I couldn't afford the jewelry or lifestyle I envisioned, so I decided to make my own.
Starting with simple beadwork—earrings, pendants, and the like—I wore them around, and soon people began to ask where they could buy my creations. What started as a personal hobby quickly became a small source of income.
As interest grew, I learned wirework to improve my craft and began selling my pieces around Lagos, visiting offices during my free time from school.
During one of these visits, I met a woman who admired my pieces but said, 'These are lovely, but I only wear imported gold jewelry. It can't be made in Nigeria.' Her words ignited a challenge within me, and I made it a life goal to change this narrative.
This began my journey into gold smithing.
About The Brand.
Elesho is an indigenous jewelry brand that celebrates craftsmanship, individuality, and the beauty of personal expression. Specializing in handcrafted, customizable pieces, Elesho offers three distinct segments: Elesho Wedding Rings, Elesho Personalized Jewelry, and Elesho Owambe Jewelry. From wedding rings adorned with diamonds,moissanite, and gemstones, to name pendants, engraved jewelry, simple casual pieces, and stunning, bold creations for the Nigerian party scene, Elesho is committed to turning your vision into reality.
Using premium materials like gold, sterling silver, vermeil, and gold-filled, we focus on delivering unparalleled quality while proudly embracing our Nigerian heritage. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to match your tastes, preferences, and style, with customizable options in color and detail to make your jewelry uniquely yours.
At Elesho, our core values revolve around creating jewelry that feels personal,every customer should feel as if their dream piece was made just for them. Authenticity,quality, excellent customer service, and prompt delivery are at the heart of our business. Whether it's an elegant wedding ring, personalized jewelry perfect for gifting, simple casual pieces, or an elaborate owambe creation, Elesho is about making you feel special with every piece of jewelry you wear.
About The Founder
Olasubomi Okhueleigbe is the Creative Director and Founder of Elesho Jewelry, a fine jewelry brand that blends intuitive design with unmatched craftsmanship to create exclusive pieces that reflect each client's unique preferences.
Her journey into creativity began at age 9 with knitting and sewing with needle and thread. Over time, she explored shoemaking, hat making, and tailoring. While studying at the University of Lagos in 2003, driven by a passion for fashion and a love for color, Olasubomi couldn't afford the jewelry she desired, so she began crafting her own. What started as a personal hobby of making beadwork and wirework jewelry soon became a small source of income.
A turning point came when a woman admired her work but remarked, "These are lovely, but I only wear imported gold jewelry. It can't be made in Nigeria." This challenge sparked a new ambition—to change that narrative and master the art of goldsmithing.
Olasubomi pursued this vision with determination, apprenticing part-time with a local goldsmith in Lagos while still in university. Realizing she needed more expertise; she sought training abroad. She honed her craft in the UK, United States, Russia, Dubai, and Turkey, becoming an alumnus of prestigious institutions like the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in California, New Approach School in Tennessee, and the International Jewelry School in Russia. She has also taken several personal classes with renowned masters in the jewelry field across the world.
In 2024, she is decided to put her training and experience together and come out with the first of its kind jewelry e-commerce website in Nigeria. She believes Nigeria’s jewelry industry is on the rise, and with dedication, training, and continuous practice, it can match global standards. Olasubomi is happily married and blessed with two sons.
