Inhorgenta 2026 These kinds of days always seem to pass far too quickly. Last weekend (20–23 February 2026), the Inhorgenta trade fair returned to the Messe in Munich. A trade fair entirely dedicated to the jewellery industry. Six large halls, each with its own focus:...

Inhorgenta 2026 - Gems, pearls and lots more In our industry, there are always a number of (trade) fairs that you, as a goldsmith, like to attend, whether you have been there or are a regular visitor. This coming weekend I will be attending Inhorgenta for the second...

Silver Silver is a precious metal often seen as a more affordable alternative to gold. That is partly true. It is more affordable and behaves differently. Precisely because of that, it is interesting. When I registered with the Chamber of Commerce in 2007, I did not...

The power of switching Ear jewellery stands out immediately: it moves with you, catches the light and immediately reflects something of a person's style. This is why interchange systems are so special: with one basic ear jewel and several pendants, you can vary...

Granules - my golden handwriting In my studio, I often hear the question come up, "What are those, those dots?", "Are they pellets?", and my personal favorite, "It looks like disco dip!" And honestly? That always makes me smile a little. Because those little spheres -...

Gold with character - about alloys, color and carats My jewelry often revolves around color, texture and emotion. The brilliance and color of a gemstone, the structure of a ring, the story of the wearer. But beneath all that beauty and storytelling lies a technical...

In search of my own style When people see my jewelry, two things often stand out: the color of the gemstones and the small balls - granules - that recur repeatedly in my work. They have since become my signature, but that was not true from the beginning. In the first...