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Studio journal

Notes on material,
light & time.

Why recycled gold is still gold

Gold can be refined and remade without losing its essential properties. Choosing recycled metal reduces the need for newly mined material while giving us the same control over alloy, colour and finish. What changes is the story of the material—not its ability to endure.

Looking closely at a setting

A ring is read first as a silhouette. In our interactive view, begin there: turn the piece slowly, notice how high the stone sits, and look for the transition between band and setting. Then move closer. Details make sense once the whole form feels right.

The honest polish

Mirror polish catches a room; satin finish gathers softer light. Many of our pieces use both, not as decoration, but to make the form legible. Over time each finish becomes more personal. Both can be renewed when the moment calls for it.