Fire stains: the jeweller's silent nightmare

Why does solid silver sometimes take on a purplish tint after being heated with a torch? A deep dive into the flames—the artisan jeweler’s silent nightmare.

Behind the scenes at Honu Handmade Jewellery

There's my workshop, my tools, and the sterling silver waiting for me. Each piece of jewelry begins with a raw sheet that I cut, forge, hammer, and assemble entirely by hand. Tahitian pearls are ch...

Why invest in handcrafted Jewellery?

Mass-produced jewelry is everywhere. So why invest in handcrafted pieces? Because handmade jewelry is more than just an accessory. It represents time, expertise, and durable materials. It's also a...

Honu Handmade Jewellery, My Identity, My DNA

My name is Isabelle B., and I make jewelry in a way that's almost never done anymore: by hand, without a mold, without a series. Heir to a family passion that was never passed on, I learned everyth...