OUR STORY
"Designed by NATURE, Born in the Depths of the Earth, perfected by the Artistry of Human Hands.”
At MANNDORA, our Mission is to craft Jewelry so uniquely designed, you won’t see on anyone else; and so durably crafted, you will treasure for a lifetime.
Our Motto is: QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Therefore, we produce in limited quantities, which allows us to produce items of the highest quality possible. We regularly test the durability of our pieces by wearing the prototypes in real life situations, just like how you will.
MEET THE DESIGNER
MANNDORA was dreamed and created by Toronto based artist, Dóra Kellermann. Her designs are inspired by geometrical minimalism, guided by functionality and infused with an athletic edge. Each piece is intuitively designed and meticulously handcrafted in Toronto, Ontario.
“I was just never the type to follow the trends and to settle for the ordinary. I wanted UNIQUE, I wanted RARE, I wanted UNAPOLOGETICALLY BOLD. I always found myself disassembling every piece of jewelry I bought, over and over again, to make them more durable or to add a few design tweaks. Soon enough, I started designing and crafting jewelry from scratch for myself; then for an ever growing group of delighted customers.”
HOW WE CRAFT IT
The production of your jewelry starts with the careful selection of the gemstone beads. Then, the beadweaving process begins: bead by bead, row by row, each bead is put into its place entirely by hand. The whole structure is supported by micro-woven strands of stainless steel. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, production of one single piece may take up to 8 hours.
THE MATERIALS WE USE
The wire that supports it all: all MANNDORA jewelry is supported with the strongest, most durable and most flexible stringing wire ever manufactured. Our wire is constructed of 21 to 49 micro-woven strands that offer the strength of steel and the grace of silk; made in the USA from 100% lead free stainless steel.
The gemstones: all gemstone beads we use are ethically sourced, authentic and carefully selected by our skilled artisan. Each gemstone bead has a character of its own with intricate patterns, colour variations, flaws and imperfections. We embrace these imperfections as a mark of authenticity and uniqueness.
The hardware: all of our other jewelry components are made of 100% hypoallergenic, nickel-free, non-tarnish, rust and waterproof stainless steel. These components will not cause rashes, allergic reactions or green skin. In contrast to Sterling Silver, Stainless steel is an extremely durable metal, therefore it will not bend or dent, has a long-lasting shine and there is no need for regular polishing. BONUS: stainless steel is 100% recyclable; it’s good for you and our beautiful Planet!
QUALITY & WORKMANSHIP:
At MANNDORA, we invest an enormous amount of skill and labor into crafting each item, ensuring that it meets our high standards of quality and durability.
Our goal is to craft items that not only look great on you, but will adorn your body for many years to come.
Our jewelry, however, is made from naturally occurring materials, which are inherently delicate. Therefore, the longevity of your jewelry will greatly depend on how well you take care of it. Please check out our jewelry care & maintenance section to find out how you can maximize the lifetime of your jewelry.
Should you ever need to restring or repair an item purchased, please email us at support@manndoradesign.com with pictures of the item and we will provide you with a custom quote for the services.