Why 18k Gold is the perfect choice for timeless, durable jewelry
18k gold is the perfect balance. It's neither too soft nor too hard.
Pure gold —24k— is impressive, but much softer, making it more vulnerable to scratches and deformation.
The jewelry I create is designed with durability in mind. I’m interested in how each piece evolves over time, how use leaves its mark, but without losing its structure or presence. 18k provides that balance while preserving the character of gold.
If you are drawn to oxidation —that visible transformation that comes with time— silver, copper or brass offer a more expressive response. Gold behaves differently.
Lower carat golds, such as 14k or 9k, contain a higher proportion of other metals. This makes them more resistant, but also more reactive over time.
For certain pieces —especially those conceived for a more direct, everyday use— these alloys can make sense.
If what you are looking for is a gold that maintains its depth and stability over time, 18k remains the closest to that idea.
For my most sculptural pieces, 18k remains my preferred material. It allows the work to age without losing its identity.
Some pieces can also be conceived in other gold alloys —lighter, more direct— depending on their use.
If you are looking for an alternative to solid gold, I also offer vermeil: solid sterling silver with a thick layer of gold. It is a different material, with its own behaviour, and can be maintained over time through replating.
My work does not begin with the material, but the material is never secondary.
It is part of the structure of each piece.
I make the proposal. You decide how to wear it —and in which metal it takes form.
Jewelry requires care. But above all, it is meant to be worn.