Demystifying Gold Plating: Understanding 24 Karats and How to Care for It The term "gold plated" is used extensively in the jewelry world, sometimes appropriately, often misleadingly. When my jewelry features 24-carat fine gold plating, what exactly does that mean?...
The complete guide to sterling silver: composition, quality, care, and how to identify it 925 silver is the benchmark in fine jewelry for all silver jewelry. But what exactly does this number mean? Why can't jewelry be made from pure...
What it really changes: durability, traceability, value, and responsibility In the jewelry market, confusion between natural stones, synthetic stones, and reconstituted stones is common: sometimes intentional, sometimes accidental. Knowing how to distinguish these categories is essential for making an informed...
Geological origins, cultural history, and characteristics of each stone in our collections My jewelry incorporates a selection of natural stones carefully chosen for their beauty, character, and history. Here's an overview of each of them: not from the perspective of...
How jewelry has always been more than just an accessory Jewelry has existed for as long as Homo sapiens has. Perhaps even longer: archaeologists have found perforated shell beads dating back over 130,000 years, attributed to prehistoric populations in North...
From the temples of Rajasthan to the fabrics of Benares, an inexhaustible source of inspiration Some countries burst with color. India is the most dazzling example. For a Western designer arriving there, it's an immediate confrontation with a radically different...
Delving into the world of the Yoruba religion and its influence on Cuban culture My Orishas collection is perhaps the most narrative of all my creations. To understand what it represents, one must first understand what the Orishas are, and...
How to choose travel-friendly jewelry without sacrificing style Traveling with your favorite jewelry is a joy, until you realize you've left your favorite necklace in the hotel pool, or your earrings have disappeared into the bottom of a crumpled suitcase....
Because life deserves to be celebrated, even on ordinary Tuesdays We often wait for an occasion to treat ourselves to a piece of jewelry. A birthday, a promotion, overcoming a breakup. But why wait? Here are ten good reasons not...
Because the right jewel is the one that resembles the person wearing it Giving a piece of jewelry is one of the most beautiful and delicate gestures there is. Too personalized, it might not suit the recipient's taste. Too neutral,...
Behind the price of a handmade jewel, a radically different value chain You may have looked at the price of a handmade piece of jewelry and thought: "Why is it so expensive compared to what I find in a big...
Why the choice of manufacturing location is far more important than it seems "Made in India" is a phrase that can evoke contradictory reactions. For some, it conjures images of authentic, ancient craftsmanship. For others, it raises concerns about questionable...
Everything you need to know to make the right choice according to your style and lifestyle You've fallen for a Dorothée Sausset jewel available in two versions (silver and gold) and you're hesitating. This is a question many jewelry buyers...
Key pieces and smart combinations to transition from one context to another Modern life demands versatility. You leave in the morning for a professional appointment and end the evening at dinner with friends, without ever going home. Knowing how to...
The guide to mastering layering and creating combinations that suit you Layering (the art of stacking multiple pieces of jewelry) is one of the most enduring trends in contemporary jewelry. But stacking pieces without thought can quickly create a messy...
Simple steps to preserve the beauty of your pieces over time Silver is a precious metal, but also a living metal. It reacts to its environment, changes color with time, and bears the trace of your daily adventures. This is...
In the heart of Rajasthan, a city where every alleyway tells the story of gems from all over the world Jaipur. The Pink City. But before being pink, Jaipur is brilliant. With the sparkle of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and citrines...
My journey: a life built between two hemispheres Some people choose their lives. Others let life build itself, journey after journey, encounter after encounter. I belong to this second category: those for whom every country crossed leaves a lasting impression,...
Journey to the heart of ancestral craftsmanship, between gold, silver, and the hands of artisans Some cities seem made for jewelry. Jaipur is one of them. Nicknamed the "Pink City" for the color of its sandstone buildings, the capital of...
They live with me.They endure the rain, the sun, the gestures of daily life.I keep them on me,but I add and remove them. They layer, they respond to each other,depending on the day, depending on my mood. I create jewelry...
Discover the symbolism of the red thread bracelet in Franco-Indian tradition. A holistic guide to choosing and wearing this protective talisman in spiritual jewelry.
