My workshop was bussling with visitors and enthousiasts... I even had a fellow jeweller come and chat to me and see how I work and what I do, personally, I thought it was quite a compliment that he came to see me work and I am now a bit gutted that the demonstrations I provided were pretty basic. Although, if I think about it, giving more intricate and advanced demonstrations with 10to 15 people crowding round you to watch what you are doing, would be very difficult to concentrate on the work at hand.

My fellow designer, shoemaker, Natalie van Lijsebettens, also had and increadibly busy day on Sunday and she was also visited by Atv, the local Antwerp tv station! She was intervieuwed for the local news that evening...

I hope that people enjoy visiting my workshop and will venture back for commissions. There were various people who tried on my jewellery that I had on display in my workshop...  

People can come and watch demonstrations, talk to the craftsppeople, view and even buy their work on display! 

Customers who stepped into the union of marrige on the 8 May 2011 and they wanted the figure 8 to play a major part on the marriage day.  They picked the number 8 as a symbol, a sign for unity, the never-ending figure.

The symbolism went even further than the figure 8... The rings were also made from old jewellery from both his and her personal collection, which was melted down together, in Saskia’s workshop.   After the silver was all melted down, it was milled into a long strip of silver sheet which was then turned up into the first ring and after it was soldered the second ring was made to complete the figure of 8.

The rings were then sawn in two and bride and groom presented each other with their halves.... the unity was completed

"8 is the number of unity... 8 is a knot which ties the unity... 8 is a loop which mirrors itself... 8 is the number made of 2 halve to create a whole"

The week running up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, FM Brussel's topic was "where to go to create to perfect wedding day in Brussels.

Saskia Shutt Jewellery was chosen for the must have wedding ring designs and happy to discuss individual designs with customers on appointment in her workshop to create your ultimate wedding rings.

For anyone how understands Dutch, this is the link with the interview : 

http://www.fmbrussel.be/artikel/ze_royal_wedding.aspx

At the end of January Saskia attached an online shop to her website, which sells beautiful bold pieces of silver jewellery.  It is a limited range of jewellery which can be purchased online via PayPal.

The pieces advertised in the online shop, are all made by hand and therefore Saskia Shutt Jewellery asks for a little patience as the order time is 4 weeks.

Please feel free to browse the online shop and thanks you for your purchases... If there are particular pieces you would like to customise (ie, ad a gemstone or change the texture) please contact Saskia directly to discuss your wishes.

Saskia Shutt hopes you enjoy your shopping experience!

The chalets and Christmas street lights will lead you to Place Sainte Catherine and the fish market, where you will find a winter
wonderland ... merry-go-rounds, ice skating ring and a giant ferries wheel!
 

Christmas market Ferris wheel

Saskia Shutt’s workshop is but a stone’s through away from all this Christmas hustle & bustle, where you can come by appointment to view some of the beautiful, unique pieces of handmade jewellery. Alternatively you can come and discuss a commission or a remodel for that someone special... or to spoil yourself.

Christmas commission: sapphire ring

These cufflinks are 2-toned tourmalines set in a rub-over silver setting.  The silver chain is also hand made and the back piece reflects the shape of the stone in the setting at the front.

Amongst the stunning Art Nouveau architecture; Shops and workshops of some of Belgian's finest fashion designers are housed.  For the more vintage tastes amongst Saskia's readers, there are the Vintage second hand shops scattered in the area too... For those of you who are interessed in keeping up to date with what's going on in the Dansaert area and special fashion events; then adding MODO BRUSSELS to your favorites is a must...

           Place Saint Gery                          Place Sainte Catherine                   Rue Antoine Dansaert                     Rue Van Artevelde  

The designer neighbourhood is also lined with quaint cafes, bistros, oyster bars and patisseries... should hunger rumble whilst exploring the luscious designer boutiques. 

It is here, in her workshop, amongst this inspiring hub of creativitly, that Saskia designs and makes her beautiful bold pieces of jewellery...

Saskia Shutt Jewellery has recently updated her website and you may find it more user friendly, when browsing the gallery.  Please feel free to wander through my gallery at leisure and feast your eyes on the beautiful unique pieces of hand crafted jewellery made to order at Saskia Shutt Jewellery's workshop.

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