Cet été, j’essaie de n’emporter que l’essentiel. Dans ma valise, il y a d’abord un maillot de bain déniché dans une boutique vintage de Hampstead Village, à Londres. Un maillot-body parfaitement coupé, dans une couleur orange que j’adore. Deux livres,...
Pour cette collection, j’ai choisi le prénom Emma. Il y a bien sûr ma nièce Emma, dont j’aime profondément la douceur du visage. Elle me rappelle les délicates poupées en porcelaine de cette époque. Mais il y a aussi Emma,...
Je rêvais depuis longtemps de découvrir Kochi, sur la côte du Kerala. C'est désormais chose faite. Il y a l'odeur de la mer, le vent chargé d'iode, la lumière douce de la côte et cette sensation, difficile à expliquer, que le...
Je rêvais depuis longtemps de découvrir Kochi, sur la côte du Kerala. C'est désormais chose faite. Il y a l'odeur de la mer, le vent chargé d'iode, la lumière douce de la côte et cette sensation, difficile à expliquer, que le...
C’est une collection que j’aime particulièrement. Entre Delhi, Jaipur et Goa, mes yeux se posent chaque jour sur les jardins luxuriants et les palmiers qui dessinent l’horizon. J’aime leur élégance naturelle, leur façon de s’élever vers le ciel puis de...
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...
Il y a une dizaine d’années, je me suis retrouvée à un carrefour.D’un côté, le Kundalini Yoga, auquel je consacrais déjà une grande partie de ma vie. De l’autre, la création de bijoux, un métier que j’exerçais depuis plusieurs années...
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...
Tôt le matin, sur les marchés indiens, ce sont souvent elles que l’on remarque en premier.Le jaune éclatant. L’orange safran. Des brassées de marigolds posées sur les étals, ou déjà transformées en longues guirlandes destinées aux temples, aux maisons et...
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,...
Bien avant de vivre en Inde, je les avais entendus.Le son des bracelets de cheville.Ces sons particuliers qui accompagnent la marche, rythment les danses classiques indiennes et résonnent dans les films de Bollywood.Je me souviens encore d’Aishwarya Rai dans Devdas.Avançant dans...
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...
