Goldsmith.
Wax carver.
Jewellery researcher and teacher.

Trained as a concept and product designer at Design Academy Eindhoven, I developed my practice in New York under master goldsmith Dan Peligrad. I am now based in Amsterdam, working as a designer, goldsmith, and jewellery researcher.

My work is known for translating narrative and symbolism into timeless shapes. Besides minimal sculptural pieces, I’m often commissioned for my precise skills in wax carving.

Alongside my studio practice, I conduct research into historical jewellery, with a particular focus on European wearing habits of the 16th and 17th centuries. This research forms the foundation of Forgotten Wearability, an ongoing project encompassing a forthcoming publication and a series of lectures. My academic publications are held in leading museum libraries, including the V&A, Rijksmuseum, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and I regularly collaborate with international institutions through talks and tailored lectures.

When creating a piece of jewellery I combine the three branches of design, craft and research. Buying a piece of jewellery by my hand means to receive a refined and timeless piece of craftsmanship, which incorporates details taken from the past.

Junior stonesetter and hand engraver.

In the spring of 2024 I went to Rome to refine my stonesetting knowledge and learn the basics of hand engraving. I successfully finished the traditional burin course at The Gerardi Stonesetting School, and aim to rediscover old forms of stonesetting, to revive them within my creations.

The video on the right shows an interview with me during my time at Gerardi.