After a few weeks away from the workshop, I returned with a renewed appreciation for the sea, nature and the joy of slowing down. A holiday on a beautiful island off Malaysia rekindled childhood memories of growing up in Mauritius, while the completion of my two pieces for Milano Jewelry Week 2026 marked an exciting milestone. In this month's blog, I share how stepping away from the bench brings fresh inspiration and introduce my latest collection, City in a Garden.

We are already in April, and I find myself wondering where the time has gone. And yet, thee past months have been quietly fruitful. At the bench, I return to the same movements each day; refining, adjusting, beginning again. Some gemstones wait years before becoming jewellery. Others speak almost immediately. Over time, I have learned to trust in this rhythm. Repetition is not stagnation. It is where something deeper is formed - in the work, and in us. 

What you see on my website is the finished pedant. What you don't see are the two failed attempts before it. The loose settings. The scrap silver melted down and started again. Jewellery making has taught me that the real glamour is hidden - in the repetition, the humility, and the quiet perseverance to try again. There is always a hidden life behind every beautiful piece. And perhaps, behind every beautiful life too.

February begins with a clear bench and steady studio days. With unfinished projects completed and new custom work underway, this month is about finding joy in ordinary work, small progress, and everyday rhythm.

January isn't about starting over, but about beginning again - returning to the bench, finishing what was left unresolved, and allowing ideas the time they need to mature. In the studio, this means working slowly and intentionally, clearing space, and letting process lead the way as contemporary jewellery takes shape.