What is your story, and how did you become a goldsmith?
I am a self-taught goldsmith, having previously worked as an art teacher. When I started working at Pilgrim, I drew the designs by hand, but I later transitioned to using a computer to design the jewellery.

The real turning point came when I was handed my father-in-law's goldsmithing tools. This opened up an entirely new world for me – one where I got to work with the elements in my hands. I started taking courses and learning from a network of highly skilled jewellers in Denmark. And a few years later, I went to India, where I spent three months working with experienced goldsmiths and learning from their techniques and culture. It was an incredible place to learn from the best.

The creative process means a lot to me, and working with the materials firsthand has taught me their properties in a way that theory never could. I often try non-traditional techniques to find new ways to create new pieces.