Why Jewelry Should Have a Past — and a Future
In a world that moves fast and discards faster, I’ve always been drawn to objects that carry time within them. Jewelry is one of the few things we still wear that can outlive us — passed down, repaired, reshaped, and remembered.
Long before BLACK SØLV existed, I was already obsessed with this idea: that adornment isn’t just decoration, but story.
I studied jewelry and fine arts through a two-year diploma program at Vancouver Community College, where I learned traditional metalsmithing techniques, stone setting, and the discipline of making things by hand.
But just as important as the technical skills was learning why craftsmanship matters — why patience, repair, and respect for materials are acts of quiet resistance in a disposable culture.
The Magic of Making Slowly
Every BLACK SØLV piece begins slowly. I work with raw metals, organic textures, and forms inspired by nature and fantasy worlds — places where objects feel enchanted, worn-in, and alive. I want jewelry to feel like it belongs to you already, as if it has a history before you even put it on.
This is why no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Imperfections aren’t flaws; they’re proof of human hands at work.
Why Antique Jewelry Matters
Sustainability isn’t just about what we make — it’s also about what we save.
Alongside original designs, I curate and restore antique and vintage jewelry. These pieces have already lived full lives. They’ve witnessed decades (sometimes centuries) of love, loss, celebration, and change. Repairing and rehoming them keeps precious materials out of landfills and honors the craftsmanship of makers who came before us.
There’s something powerful about wearing an object that has survived time.