Granules – Spheres with a story.
In my studio, I often hear them pass by: "What are those, those dots?", "Are they pellets?", and my personal favourite: "It looks like disco dip!"And honestly? That always makes me smile a little. Because those little balls-granules are inseparable from my work. But...
Gold is not just gold – about carat, color and character
My jewelry often revolves around color, texture and emotion. The sparkle and color of a gemstone, the texture of a ring, the story of the wearer. But beneath all that beauty and story lies a technical foundation - and that starts with gold. Because gold is not just...
From “polka dots” and colour to my own signature.
I stood at my booth during Juwelen aan de IJssel and watched as colleagues effortlessly struck up a conversation with visitors. One of my dear fellow goldsmiths works with movement and hidden messages in her jewellery (stunning work), and she had it down pat. One...
Worn with love – advice on choosing gemstones and pearls
"I wear my jewelry all the time." A phrase I hear regularly in my studio. And understandably so - you want to keep a precious piece of jewelry close to you, day after day. Especially when it has a story or memory attached to it. So let me preface: jewelry is there to...
Existing gold, a new life – craftsmanship and emotion in one
Gold is timeless. Not only because it is a precious metal that does not decay, but mostly because it is often associated with memories, stories and treasured moments. Many people have gold jewelry sitting in a drawer - a ring that no longer fits, an heirloom that...