When I design, I think less about decoration and more about structure. For me, jewelry should hold its own the way architecture does - grounded, intentional, and able to stand with presence even without embellishment.
Architecture has always influenced how I see form. A building’s strength doesn’t come from surface ornamentation but from proportion, balance and the way its lines interact. I carry the same principle into jewelry: a piece should be beautiful because of how it’s built, not because of what’s added on top.
Decoration can be lovely, but it can also feel like noise. Structure, on the other hand, is timeless. A strong design will speak for itself whether it’s a ring, a pendant, or a building that has stood for centuries.
When I sit at my bench, I ask myself questions like: Does this shape have balance? Does the negative space enhance the form? Is the proportion strong enough to live on its own? These are the small details that decide whether a piece feels fleeting or lasting.
Jewelry, at its best, should feel like something you can lean on. It becomes part of your presence, part of your story. Not because it’s overly adorned, but because it carries strength in its structure - a strength that mirrors the wearer. There are two quotes I try and abide by: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo da Vinci and “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” - Unknown. These two quotes really help to guide me when I'm designing jewelry.