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Handcrafted brooches in gold, silver and natural gemstones

The brooch lies at the heart of my work, not as an accessory, but as an autonomous piece of handcrafted jewellery.
Each brooch is made by hand in gold, silver and gemstones, with attention to form, material and meaning.

Unlike other forms of jewellery, a brooch has no fixed position.
This freedom allows it to exist as an independent object, entering into dialogue with the body and marking a moment in time.

Consciously chosen, consciously worn

A brooch is not worn without thought.
It invites attention, and offers it in return.
Handmade brooch worn on clothing
Natural gemstone (yellow sapphire) with visible inclusions formed over thousands of years of growth

Gemstones and meaning

I select gemstones not for perfection, but for character.
Inclusions, colour variations and natural textures give each piece its individuality.

Overview of handcrafted brooches

Each brooch is unique or made in a very small editions.
Some pieces are autonomous works, others originated as commissions.

Bespoke brooches

In addition to autonomous pieces, I create bespoke brooches on commission.
Each piece is developed in dialogue and results in a unique, handcrafted brooch.

A unique piece of juwellery

Every commission is shaped around the wearer, resulting in a brooch that is both personal and timeless..

Designer at the table with multiple jewellery designs and a selection of matching gemstones
Tidy workbench with a finished jewel

Enquiries

If you are looking for a handcrafted brooch or would like to commission a bespoke piece, you are welcome to get in touch.

“Within every jewel lives a fragment of light, born from the silence of the earth.”
Jorrit ten Berg
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