Behind the scenes
The Quest for an Organic Texture
Each piece comes to life from a wax model, which I sculpt by hand and with a soldering iron. The wax melts on contact with heat, and I use these wax flows to create an organic style and irregular shapes.
The surfaces alternate between polished areas and others that are more grainy or rough. The volumes are intended to be thick, sculptural, with organic and asymmetrical contours.
An ancient artisanal method
The technique used for each piece is an ancestral Delft sand casting method. This method has existed for over 3,000 years, since the Bronze Age.
It was used in civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and ancient India.
Unlike the widespread lost-wax casting technique, where the artisan sculpts a wax model before entrusting it to a foundry, the casting here is done directly in the workshop. The wax model is pressed into a mold filled with very fine sand which captures every detail. Once the mold is closed, molten metal is poured inside. When it solidifies, the jewelry comes to life.
What I love about this technique is witnessing the metal melting and the birth of the jewelry before my eyes. Nothing is completely predictable, and each piece becomes unique.
French craftsmanship
Each piece of jewelry is entirely handcrafted in France, from the creation of the wax model to the finishing touches. The pieces are made of 925 silver or brass, then gilded in Paris with a 3-micron gold plating in a renowned workshop. This process, more durable and resistant than simple fine gold plating, ensures better longevity while meeting the requirements of quality jewelry.