The Studio

Every piece begins long before it reaches the workbench.

My ideas often emerge while walking through forests, mushroom foraging or collecting small observations from nature. Back in the studio, these moments become sketches before gradually evolving into sculptural jewellery.

Gem carving sits at the heart of my practice and has become the foundation of my visual language. Over many years, I have dedicated myself to learning and refining this craft, carving the majority of my gemstones by hand. I personally select natural stones through trusted gem dealers in Slovakia and India, choosing them for their colour, character and symbolism. Rather than treating gemstones as materials alone, I see each one as carrying its own story, waiting to be revealed through carving.

Most designs begin as hand-carved wax sculptures before being cast in precious metal. Every piece is then engraved, polished and carefully finished by hand, occasionally in collaboration with a small network of trusted master craftspeople whose expertise helps bring more technically demanding designs to life.

Working between London and Slovakia allows me to stay closely involved in every stage of the making process. Every piece is created slowly, thoughtfully and with the intention of becoming a contemporary talisman, one that carries a little of the magic and wonder I continue to find in nature.