Jewelry making

When I work on a piece, I always think about how it will feel in ten, twenty years.

I start with a sketch: either on paper or directly on wax. Over several days to weeks, I experiment with measurements and proportions, and I wear prototypes myself to test whether they are truly suitable for everyday use. I also think a lot about when and where the person will wear the piece of jewelry. All of this is crucial if a piece is really meant to be worn for decades.

The patterns in my work are inspired by things from my childhood and my travels through Asia. They are carved into the wax before the piece is cast, and thus always remain a part of the metal.

Matte surfaces have a very special appeal to me. They give jewelry a timeless, almost nostalgic quality – unfortunately, this doesn't last forever: After a few months to years of wear, they wear down. So I looked for an alternative and found it in textures that are directly engraved into the metal. They last for decades without needing to be repolished.

I’ve never been a fan of overproduction, especially when quality suffers as a result. My work is for people who value sustainability and thoughtful design – for jewelry that lasts for years instead of having to be replaced after a short time.

A traditional casting technique that allows me to model and cast whimsical figures in wax. At the foundry, a hollow mold is created from my figure, into which the precious metal is then poured. The wax melts away completely during this process – hence the name "Lost Wax Casting". What comes back to me is a raw piece, which is polished and set with stones by talented goldsmiths and gem setters.