Who is Behind Simply Wrapped Jewelry

Elena Makievsky, The Founder of Simply Wrapped Jewelry.

Perfectly Imperfect. Completely One of a Kind.
Because the most beautiful things were never meant to be exactly alike.

Every piece you find here is handcrafted and one of a kind — just like the brave little heroes I paint for.

Before jewelry, I picked up a paintbrush for children battling childhood cancer. Through my nonprofit Canvas for Hope, I've donated 1,400 paintings — bringing smiles to brave kids and families facing their toughest battles. That paintbrush became more than a tool — it became a symbol of hope, healing, and the magic that lives inside every one of us.

That belief inspired my upcoming children's book — Elena's Magic Paintbrush — coming September 2026.

I've spent decades surrounded by jewelry, but creating by hand is where I found my own voice. I don't begin with a formula. I begin with a gem, a pearl, a shell — and follow where it leads.

The result is jewelry that isn't meant to look like everything else. It's meant to feel like you.

Every piece tells the story.

Every piece is one of a kind. Just like you.