Meet the Founder
Greetings
Arilie is a solo project, from website technology to manufacturing under my microscope. I do everything myself, as a sort of renaissance-man project trying to span both craft and technology.
I loathe fast-fashion consumption of cheap materials that end up in landfills. I made this project because I want to make meaningful jewelry that can anker and connect us to our past. Jewelry that will be cherished for a lifetime, and passed on to the next generation.
Kind Regards,
Aske Dørge
Berlin, Germany
Photo: Yours truly above the Chamonix valley 2020.
Custom heirlooms
Unique portrait jewelry
Arilie exists to enable people to feel close to people far away in space and time.
We transform your most cherished moments into exquisite, wearable works of art. Arilie was born out of a fascination with the millenia old craft of gold- and silver-smithing, combined with modern technology to deliver a magical experience, and truly unique products.
Figure I: Photograph of an early prototype of partners grandfather. Silver 925.
Origin
Inspiration
The initial idea came from medallions depicting Saints for protection found throughout catholic Southern Europe. In addition I'm constantly expanding my antique books collection which ranges from crafts to mysticism.
Figure II: A page from the 1888 edition of "Handbuch der Ornamentik".
Location
Made in Europe
Europe is the birthplace of the modern jewelry tradition with it's rich history of local nobles displaying their wealth. Today it is still home to some of the worlds finest craftsmen.
My jewelry is designed and crafted in Berlin where I both live and work. All the precious metals are recycled and sourced from Germany.
Figure III: A woodcut from the book 'De Re Metallica' showing early refining of ore in Europe.