about KatBijoux

Meet the Artist…

I can remember being in sixth grade and daydreaming about sapphires. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with jewelry. Appreciating it. Loving it. Studying it. Having it. I’ve always been surrounded by it, not only proudly wearing it, but giving careful consideration to what I wear. I think I should have pursued it in college, but I didn’t have the confidence. That has changed.

One morning over coffee, I casually dropped the bombshell to my husband: “I think I want to learn how to solder gold.” His response? A nonchalant “OK.” And guess what? I did it! And it’s been a non-stop evolution ever since.

Gold has always held a special allure for me, so I initially gravitated towards working with gold-filled materials. Before I knew it, a flood of design ideas overwhelmed me. My aesthetic leans towards simplicity over complexity, embracing a “less-is-more” philosophy. The timeless appeal of circles became my natural starting point, and other shapes evolved from there. I found that my own personal jewelry lacked pieces that were of high quality material and also bold. That inspired me to source larger wire from which to create components, and thus was born the core basis of the KatBijoux design aesthetic: timeless boldness.

While sourcing some of my materials, I stumbled upon Argentium® silver—a total game-changer. With its higher fine silver content and added germanium, Argentium boasts reduced tarnishing properties and a brilliant white shine, as well as having antibacterial qualities. KatBijoux works with Argentium silver instead of sterling silver.

Expanding on my newfound passion for silver, I’ve also explored the art of working with fine silver clay. This versatile medium allows me to sculpt various forms and occasionally incorporate 24k gold accents for a touch of elegance.

Metalsmithing has become a cherished addition to my life, and together with my husband, we’ve created KatBijoux to bring these pieces to you. Our aim is to craft refined, high-quality pieces in limited numbers, offering exclusive products that instill a sense of desire and confidence in those who wear them.