In search of the unexpected
Mirus Atelier specialises in creating exquisite and unexpected items of jewellery to cherish and hand down for years to come, striving to find the most extraordinary and unique pieces to add to your collections, to add to your story.
We breathe new life to one-of-a-kind antiques and re-imagine, with utmost attention to detail, past pieces that will eventually become modern heirlooms. Every Mirus piece is imbued with a story and is uniquely handcrafted in our studio or with the assistance of local master jewellers. We care deeply about the future of our planet, our design approach has this at the forefront of our process, striving to safeguard the environment by using recycled materials, found objects or unloved antiques and making sure wherever possible to only use what is most essential. We personally curate and design each Mirus Atelier jewel without forgetting our maxim; each piece must be extraordinary, marvellous, rare, remarkable, strange, surprising, unusual and wonderful, just like you! Choose to stand out of the crowd and let’s tell your jewellery story.
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Behind the brand
Maria Sole Cortese is the creative force behind Mirus Atelier. Her work is inspired by the past, and captures a fleeting moment in time, the elusiveness of light, the beauty and awe of the unusual. She loves Victoriana, the Surrealist movement and anything weird and wonderful, combining these to create captivating miniature works of art. Obsessed with collecting antiques and curios ever since she can remember, scavenging flea markets and antique shops all over the world to expertly unearth tiny iconic treasures. An obsession, turned passion that keeps her busy into the little hours of the night. A jewellery designer, artisan, storyteller and artist, curating each collection from her little atelier in the sky.
Maria Sole was born in Italy and recently moved to New York City from London where she studied at Central St. Martin’s College of Art & Design and where her love for Victorian jewellery and Surrealism first began. Her career first started in the theatre, working as a sculptor and set designer, evolving eventually as a creative director in the luxury and beauty industries. The move to New York and recent motherhood has given her time to focus on Mirus Atelier and inspired her to create a legacy for her daughter. Ultimately she is a magpie, a collector, a dreamer, weaving stories and breathing life into each Mirus piece.
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A childhood candy crush, all grown up.
This playful gemstone necklace features a beautiful assortment of natural opal beads in delicious candy-inspired colours. Peach, honey, lilac, pistachio and little flashes of electric colour. Almost good enough to eat, but far too precious for that.
Think little sugared sweets, but with the extraordinary flashes of colour that only opals can deliver.
Each bead has its own individual character, with vibrant yet softly understated hues that catch the light beautifully. Finished with 14k gold details, the necklace strikes that lovely balance between playful and sophisticated.
Wear it alone as a little confection around your neck or pile it on with your favourite chains and necklaces for a wonderfully eclectic neck stack, but absolutely no nibbling allowed.
Details ☽
• Smooth Opal bead rondelles
• Beautiful mix of candy-inspired colours
• Strung on 100% natural silk
• Spring clasp in 14k solid gold
• Necklace length: approx 16 inches
• One of a kind
Each piece is made by hand so will be unique and may differ slightly from the image shown.
Colours may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings.
Each Mirus Atelier piece is filled with good vibes and positive intentions, and will last the test of time.
Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for production on made to order pieces.
Rare ✹ Extraordinary ✹ Marvellous
(Just like you)