A little about me

What would the world be without its oceans? And what would the oceans be without their creatures?

Discovery of nature and exploration of creativity began early to play an important role in my life. Could I remember my time in the cradle – for sure there would be lots to tell! By the way, this cradle was gained in 1961.

In younger years I wanted to be a zoologist or archaeologist. Narratives from people like Grzimek and Schliemann fascinated me and I gobbled down Heyerdahls stories. I seldom missed watching one of Cousteaus programmes on tele. Books written by Jules Verne, Jack London and others fired my imagination and spiced everyday life.

But as so often happens, things turned out differently and I completed a 4 year  apprenticeship as a Goldsmith here in Switzerland.  After a few years at the workbench my curiosity to see the world awoke.

This passion finally led me in numerous extended journeys via Australia, New Zealand and the islands of Oceania to Indonesia, where snorkelling soon wasn’t enough anymore. To experience the immensity of its underwater world,  I began to Scuba dive.

On Bunaken, Sulawesi, I produced my first very own bubbles – at times huge ones in great numbers, especially when during the last dive of the course we unexpectedly swam into the nesting area of a Titan Triggerfish couple...

Further training in Tulamben, Bali, allowed me to dive in deeper regions and a few years later I gained my divemaster certificate in Pulau Weh, Sumatra.

Apart from a tropical rainforest maybe, there is no other natural environment so rich and varied in its life forms as a healthy coral reef. It’s wonders are fascinating and enchanting, impressively show us the interaction of all life.

And so today, this love for the sea and its inhabitants initiated the making of my pieces of jewellery and I try my best to let this joy flow into my creations.    I do hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.

It is my wish to expand the collection in time to come. So please visit my site again, now and then.

Finally this: I deliberately don’t like to polish my jewellery, as it detracts too much from their elegance and form, also fine details would get lost.

A big Thank you goes to all those who supported me with advice and deed.

Be good to life and let life be good to you