About Us

Our Story

In 2015, due to much love for jewelry and the famous key necklace, Jan, owner and founder of Ella K, decided to start searching for keys that were meaningful to people and engrave inspirational words on them to give to friends and family...........{The key to one's once childhood home, a deceased grandparents' key to their 1967 Chevy, any key that looked vintage or even new was a key that could tell a story.}  She soon discovered that everyone loved the key necklaces as much as she did and decided to start doing this as more than just a hobby.  Hence Ella K was formed.  

The name originated from and was inspired by Jan’s daughter’s name; Caden Ella and her nickname; KK. 
Ella K.

You could find handmade Ella K pieces in a few local boutique in Jan's hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.  The business actually grew to more that just necklaces as she also made sari silk tassel pieces, chokers, pearl hemp necklaces, bracelets, earrings and much more.

  The Lord blessed her small business, she believed, because of using the talents He had given her.  Then life happened. In September 2017, Jan's husband, Stephen had a brain aneurysm. Ella K had to be put on hold.

In 2021, after much prayer, and numerous caregivers, Jan decided to quit her full time job and come home to become her husbands caregiver. 

Today Jan is blessed with the opportunity as not only her husband's caregiver but also her mother, Ella'a caregiver as well.  Jan spends her days making sure both her mother and husbands daily needs are met.  But most importantly spending time with both of them as they enjoy their best life.  

"What better time to start Ella K than now” Jan stated when asked why she wanted to get Ella K up and running again. The key necklace may not be the highlight as is was before, but Ella K will bring it’s customers the most unique trendy pieces in hopes that they will love the way they look and feel when wearing the products.

Ella K online offers handmade jewelry, affordable fine jewelry, handmade designs on multiple types of accessories and apparel unique in design.  Many Ella K pieces are customizable to meet each customers interests, personality and style.

If you have ideas of products you would like or if you are interested in a custom piece, please reach out to Jan vie email at jan@shopellak.com and let her know what you have in mind.  She is always looking for new ideas to create unique pieces for her customers that they will love.