Passion for jewellery
Als juweelontwerpster en goudsmid in Gent creëer ik met mijn label Marie-Bénédicte Jewellery Design kleurrijke, luxueuze en tijdloze juwelen die perfect passen bij de persoonlijkheid van de drager. Sinds 1995 ontwerp en smeed ik met passie & vakmanschap unieke stukken, vervaardigd uit hoogwaardige en duurzame materialen.
Mijn juwelen onderscheiden zich door de unieke combinatie van bijzondere kleurstenen en natuurlijk gekleurde parels, ontworpen voor mensen met een sterke, eigenzinnige stijl.
Daarnaast maak ik ook op maat gemaakte juwelen voor bijzondere momenten: pièces uniques, verlovingsringen, trouwringen en herinneringsjuwelen. Elk handgemaakt juweel draagt een diepe emotionele waarde en vertelt een persoonlijk verhaal.
Custom jewelry design
Your story, my passion!
You can come to me for a jewelry design completely custom designed but always in my own well known style.
From my studio in Ghent I design and create handmade and customized jewellery. Your story and emotional value are transformed into tangible and timeless beauty. Each piece of jewelry I forge has a deeper meaning and is meant to be treasured for generations.
jewellery are more than jewelry to me; they carry memories, emotions and symbolism. That's why I put my passion and craftsmanship into creating a unique design that fits you perfectly. Do you have old family jewellery that you want to give a new life? Or a valuable gemstone with sentimental significance? I give existing jewellery a contemporary look through upcycling, so that their emotional value is preserved in a new and unique design.
In addition, I offer in my boutique a carefully selected collection of gemstones and pearls with which I can work with you to create a special piece of jewelry. I guide you with passion and expertise to create a design that reflects your personality.
Are you ready to have your memories transformed into an exclusive piece of jewelry? I would love to help you design a piece of jewelry that will be cherished for a lifetime - and longer.
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: resounding yes!
Now is the special moment to choose your wedding rings . Perhaps you already have a lifetime of memories together, or you only found each other later - what is certain is that your love is pure and precious. As a jewelry designer and goldsmith, I understand how special this moment is. With love and skill, I will help you create wedding rings that reflect your story.
Exclusive wedding rings, made with love and precision
My gold wedding rings are always designed in your size, in my signature style. Do you want something unique? Fancy color diamonds, precious stones in special shades or natural pearls give your ring an extra personal touch. For the gold, you can choose from 18 ct yellow gold, 18 ct white gold or 18 ct rose gold. An engraving - a date, a word or a meaningful inscription - also makes your rings even more personal.
For couples who want to celebrate love later in life
My wedding rings are specially designed for those making a deep, conscious commitment later in life. Maybe you are marrying for the first time, maybe you are celebrating a new beginning - whatever your story, your rings should match who you are and what you feel. Timeless, stylish and with a soul.
For a personal discussion of your wedding rings , I am happy to welcome you to my stylish boutique in Ghent by appointment. Each design is handcrafted in my workshop. Sometimes I even go looking for that one unique gemstone, a salt-and-pepper diamond, a fancy diamond or a special pearl especially for you.
Give yourself time to have something beautiful created
From design to delivery, count on a 12-week time frame. So remember to schedule your appointment early.
Celebrate love, celebrate your story
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
Deze unieke juweelcreaties vallen op door verrassende kleurencombinaties, waarin unieke edelstenen en bijzondere parels samenkomen tot exclusieve juweelontwerpen. Elk juweel is met oog voor detail en vakmanschap vervaardigd, resulterend in juwelen die zowel tijdloos als vernieuwend zijn.
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
Bold & Exquisite jewellery combines outstanding 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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