At the Workbench

At the workbench, all work for Lofoten Jewelry is created.

Jacqueline works with classical silversmith techniques such as sawing, hammering, soldering and surface finishing.
Each piece is made step by step by hand. There is no mass production and no shortcuts.

Silver casting (sand casting)

Some of the work is created through sand casting.
Molten silver is poured into sand moulds, where structure and surface are formed directly in the casting process.

This technique allows for organic shapes and natural irregularities.
Each cast element is further refined by hand before becoming part of a finished piece.

Enamelling

Selected pieces are worked with enamel.
Enamel is glass that is fused onto the silver surface at high temperatures.

The enamelling process requires precision and experience, as colour, heat and firing time influence the final result.
Small variations in colour and surface are a natural part of the technique and make each piece unique.

Material, time and quality

Silver reacts to pressure, heat and movement.
Tool marks, subtle irregularities and variations are not hidden, but accepted as part of the work.

Time is an essential element at the workbench.
Many pieces are worked on over several days, allowing form and surface to develop slowly. This results in balanced, durable and long-lasting jewellery.

Key characteristics

• Handcrafted in solid silver

• Classical tools and techniques

• Slow and deliberate processes

• No identical pieces

• Made to be worn and to last