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Marie-Bénédicte Jewellery Design - Unique jewellery with a story
From my atelier in Ghent, I create unique, handmade jewellery that centers on your story. With my handmade custom jewellery I forge your story into a jewel with a deeper meaning, meant to be cherished for generations.
Craftsmanship & Innovation
As a jewelry designer and goldsmith for over 30 years, I have combined design and mastery to transform gemstones and pearls into exclusive, gold jewellery.
My specialty? Upcycling your unworn jewellery. Reworking old gold creates a new meaningful design with a contemporary feel.
Discover my collection
Let yourself be seduced by my luxurious and quirky pearl jewelry, statement earrings, unique rings, romantic engagement rings and elegant necklaces. My custom made wedding rings are designed to last a lifetime and are a lasting reminder of a special moment.
Welcome to my boutique
My boutique is open every Friday and Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Would you like to visit me at another time? Then you are welcome by appointment.
Step into my world of exclusive jewellery and discover a collection where passion, color and emotion come together.
jewellery
Custom jewelry design
Your story, my passion!
Besides designing and crafting engagement rings and wedding rings , you can also come to me for a jewelry design completely custom designed but always in my own well known style.
For me, jewellery are emotionally charged beauties where I transform your story into a personal and symbolic jewel.
Are you ready to have your precious memories forged into noble tangibility? And thus contribute to the upcycling of your jewellery? Perhaps you still have treasured familyjewellery that are gathering dust in a drawer or you have a valuable gemstone- with sentimental value- and would like to have a contemporary jewelry design made from it? You can!
In my boutique I also have a beautiful collection of gemstones and pearls that you can choose from to have incorporated into your jewelry.
It is my love and pleasure to help you choose a beautiful jewelry design and to share with you my passion for this beautiful craft.
Go for a unique Engagement Ring
Engagement rings where eyes will twinkle when you plan to ask the big question!
Are you looking for the perfect ring to seal your love? Well, you need look no further!
Go for a timeless, exclusive and special engagement ring or solitaire ring.
In my boutique , I have a wide selection of unique engagement rings, ready to capture the heart of your loved one. Whether you go for the timeless elegance of a classic ring, or just want a unique piece with a personal touch, I have it all for you.
Are you a romantic at heart? Then you will melt at the rings with roses. Or maybe you are more of a minimalist and go for sleek and contemporary?
Take a look at my webshop, or make a non-binding appointment to admire the rings in person, where you can choose a unique engagement ring or solitaire ring from my permanent jewelry collection.
My handmade engagement rings are custom made in 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold or 18ct rose gold with a beautiful color gemstone, pearl or diamond.
If you are planning to pop the big question in the summer months, it is advisable to discuss your engagement ring 12 to 15 weeks in advance, because everything is handmade and often I am still looking for that one special gemstone, diamond or pearl.
I am ready to help you find the ring that perfectly reflects your love. Together, we will make your love story unforgettable.
Wedding Rings -bespoke rings-
The question has been asked, and the answer is a resounding yes!
Then now comes the time to choose your wedding rings . As a goldsmith and jewelry designer, I have deep empathy and understanding of how exciting it all is and with much love I will help you create your perfect wedding rings .
My gold wedding rings are always designed in your size. Always in my own well known style and of course the wedding rings rings become even more beautiful when you choose fancy color diamonds, color gemstones or pearls in natural colors. For the gold you have the choice of 18 ct yellow gold, 18 ct white gold or 18 ct rose gold. Special engravings or inscriptions can also be engraved in or on your wedding rings .
Celebrate love! My wedding rings charm early lovers but also those who enter into a meaningful love relationship later in life. Or if you simply want to celebrate love, I will design the most beautiful wedding rings or love rings for you.
To discuss wedding rings I am happy to receive you by appointment in my stylish boutique in Ghent. All wedding rings are handmade in my atelier and sometimes I search especially for that one unique color gemstone, salt and pepper diamond, fancy diamond or special pearl.
So remember to schedule your appointment early, you should count on a 12-week period from design to delivery.
To complete your wedding look with bridal jewelry such as elegant earrings, a beautiful necklace, a stylish bracelet or a pair of cufflinks, I am happy to provide you with personal advice.
A wedding brings together not only the couple, but also close or distant relatives. For the bride or groom, it is also a day when mom gets to be in the spotlight with them. After all, the mother of the bride/groom plays an important role at the side of daughter or son on the big day and also likes to spoil herself with a unique set of earrings, a bracelet, a necklace... to mark this event and afterwards cherish it forever. It is therefore with great pleasure that I offer my personal design skills to immortalize this mother-daughter or mother-son bond.
Love for pearls & gemstones
My jewelry designs are characterized by the frequent use of naturally colored pearls, colorful natural gemstones and natural diamonds in fancy colors.
Pearls are often mentioned in the same breath as gemstones but are two different materials.
Pearls are formed in fresh or saltwater mollusks, while gemstones are formed in the deep earth's crust.
From the very beginning, I incorporate pearls into my jewelry creations because for me, with their velvety sheen, they have something sensual.
Pearls symbolize subtle elegance. In my work, I like to use gemstones and pearls in unusual color combinations to create a contemporary "look. My favorites are greenish Tahitian pearls, pink Edison pearls and champagne-colored South Sea pearls. But in my gemstone collection I have much more, think for example of rare ultra-black or blue Tahiti pearls.
The love for gemstones came about for me at a somewhat later age.
Whereas previously, in my collections, I used gemstones as small accents, gemstones now take a prominent place in my work. My penchant is for pink tourmaline in all shades, but be sure to be tempted by my extensive collection of bicolour sapphires, ametrines, rutile quartzes, opalized wood, emerald, topaz, fire opal, multi-coloured tourmalines and so much more.
You are welcome to visit my boutique! You can then choose your own gemstones and pearls from my collection to be incorporated into your dream jewel.
Recycled gold
Have a new piece of jewelry made with your old gold? You can!
Do you still have gold jewellery in your closet that you cherish but don't like (anymore)? What about that beautiful gemstone from grandma's brooch?
It is my pleasure to transform your old gold, gemstones and possibly pearls into an entirely new and timeless jewelry design, with endless possibilities. Discover inspiration at custom jewelry design.
Give your old gold or your old jewellery - which you no longer wear - a second life. And contribute to the upcycling of your jewellery.
Your old gold is always tested and examined in my boutique first in front of you.
This old gold can be remelted into new contemporary jewelry in my recognizable style. Or the old gold (old jewelry and jewellery) you bring in will be purified and then reprocessed in my studio into 18 ct in your desired gold color.
An additional option is to use your old gold as currency. Your gold will be weighed and calculated based on the current gold rate. With this amount you can immediately purchase a jewel from my collection. This way you give your gold a new life and enjoy a beautiful jewel!
Conflict-free diamonds
Also important: the diamonds and gemstones used are conflict-free. They comply with UN regulations and are certified under KPCS, Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, which combats conflict diamonds.
As of today, it is also possible to have preloved, antique and fair diamonds incorporated into your jewellery .
I get the fair diamonds from a master cutter who works with the Congolese cooperative PAMBI. This cooperative focuses on agriculture and artisanal diamond mining in the Kasai to create jobs for the local population. The mined diamonds are exported via Kinshasa directly to Antwerp where they are cut.
Pearls
Pearls are cultivated under good ecological conditions, as the mussels' survival and harvest success depend on clean and healthy natural environments.
Signature Collection
These jewelry creations are characterized by unexpected color combinations of unique gemstones with special pearls that culminate in surprising jewellery.

Coup de Cœur
Be surprised by the seductive Coup de Cœur rings.
With their unusual colour combinations of vibrant gemstones and natural coloured pearls, they create a contemporary and unique look time and time again.
These gold rings, with their striking colors, can be worn both casually and on special occasions and add that little something extra to any outfit.
The Coup de Cœur rings are inspired by the "Toi et Moi" rings.
'Toi et Moi' rings are made with two stones set side by side without ever touching and on the same ring. Historically, these stones were of equal size and shape, but contemporary designers play with this design.
Instead of two identical gemstones, a pearl and a gemstone are used to give it a contemporary twist.
One of the first Toi et Moi rings mentioned in jewelry history is that of Napoleon Bonaparte, he offered his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, a beautiful 'Toi et Moi' ring.

Bold & Exquisite
The Bold & Exquisite jewellery combine impressive design with artistry and luxury.
In this exclusive high-end jewellery collection Bold & Exquisite, I showcase my love for exceptional jewelry designs and high-quality materials. These jewellery make a bold statement. All jewellery in this collection are pièces uniques, uniquely wearable and noble works of art.
Unusual color combinations and a surprising use of special color stones and naturally colored pearls lead to extravagant and exclusive statement jewellery.
Harvest looks of admiration with that gorgeous cocktail ring, exquisite necklace, a statement pearl jewel or those exclusive earrings!

Queen of roses
Feel like a queen with the Queen of roses.
Feel like a queen with jewellery Queen of roses, jewellery which pays tribute to the beauty and perfection of the rose.
In 2012, my first jewellery with roses saw the light of day. Inspired by nature, I created a unique collection centered on flowers, especially roses. These rose jewellery are an ode to the timeless elegance of nature.
The Queen of Roses jewelry designs have become iconic, beloved for their refined aesthetic and elegance. From wedding rings and engagement rings to necklaces, bracelets, earrings as well as cufflinks.
Each rose jewel is carefully crafted in gold or silver and finished with a beautiful color gemstones and naturally colored pearls. Each rose jewel tells a story of love and beauty.
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About Marie-Bénédicte
A personal and unique approach is at my core. With my years of experience as a jewelry designer and goldsmith and my empathy, I forge your story into a stylish and personal jewel.
Whether you are looking for an engagement ring, want to get your hands on a piece from my collection, have love rings made or have a unique piece of custom jewelry designed, you have come to the right place.
As a jovial Ghent native, I want to create noble beauty in a sometimes gray world with my colorful jewellery .
With my passion for beautiful high-quality and durable materials, unique color gemstones and special naturally colored pearls, I create timeless wearable works of art that can be passed down from generation to generation.
I like to describe my style as feminine, powerful, tough romantic and sensual.
Those who wear my jewellery taste and experience elegance and sophistication.
My boutique is located in the arts district of Ghent, near the beautiful Citadel Park and right across from the renovated Leopold Barracks.
Feel free to stop by my boutique!
Your supplier of noble memories since 1995.