My interest for gems combined with jewels started in April 2019 after my first visit in Rajasthan, India. This visit was a revelation and the first of a series especially in Udaipur, "The City of Lakes". But my first fascination for rocks began in my childhood, surrounded with big stones at home brought by my father working for a big geological and mining research institute (BRGM). My love for discovering the World and its beauties probably emerged from that period and my pioneer dad...
After 30 years experience in Communication, Translation and Copywriting in Financial Markets in Paris and journalism in Mauritius, I decided to explore my passion for gemstones and jewels. I started as a freelance jewelry designer in India. Quickly I attended courses in a famous international institute to extend my knowledge in gemstones and jewelry and to free my desire for creation and art. Gemstones tell us so much about our origins, it's a unbounded fantastic world made of wonders with endless inspiration... Diving into it is like an endless venture full of amazing surprises...
After the Covid-19 forced break of 2 years, I initiated another trip to Udaipur, India which led to a crucial turn in my young career: the production of sketches designed during the endless lockdowns and the creation of new collections. The next step was obvious: the lauch of my own brand "Florence". My passion consists in putting together stones inspired by their amazing hues, stylish shapes, fascinating origins and healing powers to get where my mind and heart guide me to embellish them. Then comes the work of talented craftsmen to set gems according to my design using their experience in different metals and techniques.
Finally the jewel appears: the result of a collaboration between passionate people, a team spirit combining talent and creativity. Let gemstones be part of your life, wear them for any occasion. Each of them is the gateway to a better life and the support to learn from our past experience...