Process
BESPOKE JEWELLERY
I specialise in creating unique and personalised items specially realised with and for you.
Custom-tailoring items allows jewellery to be fashioned to harmonise perfectly with the person it is intended for. Each individual is unique in terms of fingers, neck, earlobes and bust and this requires meticulous fine-tuning to ensure that the jewellery sits comfortably and is in complete harmony with its wearer. This concept is perfect for the creation of wedding rings since more and more couples want rings that are unique and just right for them.
HAND-CRAFTED
Bespoke-crafting jewellery in this way enables customers to follow the entire process involved in its the creation – from formulating the project and evaluating design drawings, through trialling a wax prototype and the metal version, right up to choosing the final finish. The customer is involved in every step of the creative process and can modify the concept and approve proposals at any time.
MATERIALS
Alloys of gold, platinum, palladium and silver are all possible depending on the type of jewellery and your personal preference.
Designs are also possible in other materials, such as steel, titanium, carbon fibre, wood, enamel, white and coloured diamonds, precious gems and pearls.
ETHICAL JEWELS
All the precious metals that I use are certified as ecological and are the product of closed-loop recycling. More information under www.orecologique.ch
Since 2008, I have been advising my customers to have their wedding rings made from clean gold since its production respects the environment by not using mercury and helps improve the social conditions of gold miners. In addition, it certifies traceability of the mine for jewellers. There are a number of different projects which offer gold that is ecologically friendly, but the volume available is neither as great nor as regular as for gold from standard production. Article Hebdo May 2013: “La lente naissance de l’or juste”. The gold I have chosen and that I am currently working with is fairtrade gold from Max Havelaar.
Recycle your old gold and create a new object or transform your out-dated jewellery.
Collaboration with the River company provides access to untreated precious gems of clean origin.
Coloured Ilakaka sapphires from the south of Madagascar. For each gram of raw material produced, the mine promises to pay for a certain number of meals in a school on behalf of the Telma foundation These meals not only feed children but also encourage them to obtain an education. Monthly production is approximately 15 kg which ensures several thousand meals.
BUDGET
It is important to create the item a customer requires within his or her budget. The creation of a wax prototype makes it possible for a final price to be calculated before the project is realised in precious metals. In this way, it is possible to know the price of the jewellery in different materials before a final choice is made. It is also possible to pay by selling gold.
APPOINTMENTS
I work by appointment only, which ensures the time necessary to discuss the project in detail. Appointments take place in my workshop, which is located in a converted laundry. This room provides an unusual and quirky environment which reflects the small scale and creativity of my company. During fittings, all modifications are made on site and in the presence of the customer.
MY CREATIONS
In addition to bespoke pieces, I also create small collections inspired by my various travels and by my natural surroundings. I present these on my internet site or at exhibitions.
I am always available for further information or to schedule a meeting to discuss your project without any obligation.
