Honu Magazine

Gold and Silver Price Fluctuations in 2025 and 2026: Impact on the Jewelry Industry and Buying Advice

When gold and silver rise, the price of a handcrafted jewel does not depend only on the metal rate. It also includes material loss, workshop time, technical complexity, and finishing. Understanding...

Behind the scenes at Honu Handmade Jewellery

In the Honu workshop, each piece is shaped by hand, without moulding or series production. Solid silver, Tahitian pearls, fine stones, or precious stones: the material guides the gesture, from the ...

The Symbolism of Silver in Viking Culture and the Eddas

In the Eddas and Viking societies, silver represents more than wealth. It is linked to the moon, the given word, oath rings, and clan loyalty. This white metal carries a symbolism of inner clarity ...

Silver and Tahitian pearl: The Perfect Embrace

Solid silver and Tahitian pearls are a perfect match. The white metal brings light, whilst the pearl adds depth and contrast. Together, they create the visual balance and refinement of a piece of j...

The Symbolism of Tahitian Pearls: Mystery, strength, and elegance within the jewel

The Tahitian pearl carries a symbolism linked to the ocean, protection, and inner strength. Its shades, from grey to peacock green, shift with the light and recall its organic origin. Each pearl ha...

How to recognize genuine Tahitian pearls?

To recognise a Tahitian pearl, observe its lustre, shades, surface, weight, and temperature. A cultured pearl often shows deep reflections and slight natural surface irregularities. An imitation ap...

Why invest in handcrafted Jewellery?

Choosing a handcrafted jewel means choosing time, lasting material, and a gesture that is never repeated in exactly the same way. Each piece carries the trace of the hand that shaped it. Its value ...

How to choose jewellery to give as a gift

When you give a piece of jewellery as a gift, you are choosing something that will be appreciated and that reflects the personality of the person it is intended for. It is also a piece of jewellery...

How to identify solid silver?

To identify solid silver, start by looking for a purity hallmark, then observe the weight, patina, and reaction to a magnet. Silver is not magnetic and does not flake like plating. At Honu, the Ide...

Honu Handmade Jewellery, My Identity, My DNA

Honu Handmade Jewellery is the brand founded by Isabelle Bénatouil, a jewellery artist. Each piece is shaped by hand, without casting or mass production, in a direct dialogue with solid silver, Tah...