About Capsule Eleven

Capsule Eleven is a London-based spiritual jewellery brand reimagining ancient amulets, Egyptian symbolism, crystals and talismans through contemporary design. Founded by British-Egyptian designer Natalie Benmayor, the brand creates meaningful unisex jewellery using recycled metals, symbolic forms and pieces designed to hold personal intention.

The Capsule Eleven Ethos

Capsule Eleven creates empowering, contemporary jewellery that combines symbolism, personalisation, form and function. From subtle symbolic staples to bold sculptural pieces, each design is intended to become part of the wearer’s own story.

The number eleven sits at the heart of the brand, associated with energy, inspiration and vision. Capsule Eleven’s inclusive approach invites each wearer to explore the meaning of a piece in their own way.

Traditional craftsmanship and ancient references inform a modern design language, with people, experiences and stories at its core. Sustainability is central to the brand, with packaging made from recycled card and brass and sterling silver pieces created using recycled metals.

Ancient Amulets Reimagined

Capsule Eleven was created in 2020 and originally launched exclusively with Farfetch.com. Natalie wanted to create jewellery that felt beautiful, powerful and meaningful, taking the historical idea of the amulet and pushing it into modern functionality.

Many Capsule Eleven designs open to hold small objects such as crystals, fragrance or personal notes, transforming jewellery into a modern vessel for memory, symbolism and intention. The concept also draws on the idea of a time capsule: an object that holds something meaningful from the present to be rediscovered in the future.

Explore more about ancient Egyptian amulets and their meanings and spiritual jewellery.

From Egypt to London: A Family Time Capsule

The story behind Capsule Eleven began long before the brand itself. In 1958, founder Natalie Benmayor's father was just four years old when his family was forced to leave Alexandria, Egypt, because of their Jewish religion. They travelled to London by boat as refugees, leaving almost everything behind. Among the few possessions they brought was a precious box of jewellery and sentimental objects.

On arriving in London, three generations initially shared a single bedsit. Despite the hardship of rebuilding their lives, they chose not to sell the jewellery, even though the collection included gold and diamonds. These pieces were a physical connection to the home and life they had lost.

Their sentimental value was greater than their price.

The Vault: A Hidden Chapter in London

The box was kept in a London bank vault for decades. Around sixteen years ago, the family received a letter announcing that the vault was closing, and Natalie went with them to retrieve it. The room was lined with small silver safety deposit boxes, each containing someone else's history and treasures. To Natalie, it felt like a futuristic Aladdin's cave.

The family opened their box using two keys and carefully unwrapped the contents in a private room. It was like opening a family time capsule, revealing layers of memory and identity. That moment crystallised Natalie's love of jewellery and the stories objects can carry.

From Midland Bank to The Ned

The vault had a remarkable history of its own, with a connection to the James Bond film Goldfinger and its depiction of Fort Knox. The former Midland Bank building later became The Ned hotel in London, where the vault was transformed into a bar. The space had acquired a new chapter without losing its past.

Ancient Wisdom. Future Legacy.

What remains most inspiring is the resilience of a family who rebuilt their lives after displacement. Their experience was devastating, and it need not be romanticised. Yet the history they carried forward became part of Natalie's creative inheritance.

The rediscovered heirlooms inspired Capsule Eleven's vision of modern amulets and time capsules: jewellery that holds personal meaning, memories and intentions, and can be treasured across generations.

The greatest value of jewellery is not always what it is made from, but what it holds.

Natalie Benmayor, Founder & Designer

Natalie Benmayor is a British-born half-Egyptian designer whose work draws on family history, travel, symbolism and contemporary culture. Her designs explore the balance between personal meaning and individual style, often using amulets, crystals and symbolic forms as a starting point.

Alongside Capsule Eleven, Natalie has worked across global brands, founded her own labels and created bespoke design work. Her approach is rooted in the idea that jewellery can carry memory, identity and intention as well as aesthetic value.

Celebrity & Editorial Recognition

Since launching, Capsule Eleven jewellery has been worn by artists and public figures including Grimes at the Met Gala, Muse, Sevdaliza, Jax Jones, Sinead Harnett, Kojey Radical, Joe Manganiello and Rish Shah.

The brand has been featured in publications including Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, Numéro, Esquire, ELLE, L’Officiel, Dazed, Schön! and The Observer. Capsule Eleven jewellery has also appeared on London Fashion Week catwalks including Mark Fast and Sarah Regensburger, with bespoke pieces created for runway presentations.

Discover crystal jewellery, spiritual necklaces and talismans, and the wider world of Capsule Eleven.

Discover the signature opening designs

The signature Capsule Crystal Pendant and Capsule Crystal Chain Necklace open to hold interchangeable crystals, allowing your jewellery to evolve with your style and energetic needs. The Eye Opener Roller Ball Capsule opens to reveal a refillable bottle for perfume or aromatherapy oil.