Our story
A family trade, made personal
Jewellery has been part of my family’s story for four generations, shaping my eye and my appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship. With a background in art, goldsmithing and gemology, I have developed my own vision of fine jewellery, guided by a fascination for rare gemstones, timeless design and the art of creating something truly individual. Rooted in Antwerp, my work unites generations of heritage with my own distinctive creative signature.
Today
From vision to creation
Drawing has been at the heart of my world since childhood. Every piece begins with a stone that catches my eye. I paint the design by hand and keep refining it until every detail feels right.
I choose every diamond and coloured stone myself, one by one. In Antwerp, our goldsmiths and setters turn my paintings into jewels, and I follow every step until the piece is ready to become part of your story.
The family
Born into jewels
My story with diamonds and jewellery began long before me, spanning four generations of family heritage. We come from the Kempen, half an hour from the heart of Antwerp, where for decades diamonds were cut and polished in small workshops before they were traded in the city. From my great-grandfather’s diamond-cutting factory to the jewellery businesses built by my grandmother and mother, each generation has shaped the legacy I carry forward today.
I grew up surrounded by diamonds, and that never left me. Classic diamond pieces will always have a place in my collections, on their own or next to the rare coloured stones that have captured my heart.
We are still a family business, and that is how we work: personally, with time for every client.
I know both the design and the technical side of a jewel. That is what lets me turn an idea into something truly wearable, and truly yours.
Laurence Ardies
Your piece
Let's create something together
In person or by video call, wherever you are. I would love to hear what you have in mind.