When I started working with pearls, I realised that there are many facets to pearls. They are not as 'delicate' as people say. It is an organic, living material, the quality of the mother-of-pearl, the colour and the nuances differ. The problem is not the material itself, but the way in which we worked with it. When you change the angle, you can perceive things completely differently.

I have chosen to work with metal and pearls in their entirety, so that both materials can express themselves (and the metal is not just a support). Each has its own place, which allows a new vocabulary to be created. By exploring the fragility of the pearl, I give it strength, and it takes on a more rebellious character.

I create sculptural pieces, in which the jewel becomes an object in its own right. I also make bespoke pieces: customers come with their pearls, often acquired from an inheritance, and want to modify them. There is a real demand for it. The aim is to give a twist to these pearls, which often have great intimate value, so that they can be worn again, rather than sit in a jewellery box.

Hybrid jewellery. I use a material like pearls, which is extremely codified, and I completely break away from it to propose another vision, using a fusion of several techniques. At the same time, I am looking for a balance of materials and colours – a harmony. Over time, my vocabulary and language as a jeweller asserts itself.