Pascale Monvoisin

Pascale Monvoisin has transformed a passion first sparked in India into one of the most charming French fine jewellery houses. The magical pink city of Jaipur was the birthplace of her new life and to this day every piece is still made there by local artisans. Turquoise – the first batch of stones she ever bought – has remained particularly symbolic for her, conjuring up a constant dialogue between here and elsewhere, France and Rajasthan, India and Normandy, like a metronome leisurely swinging back and forth, with Paris at its heart.  

Those early days have left Pascale Monvoisin with an appreciation for differences and tiny imperfections, which are what make hand-made jewellery so charming. She brings a unique perspective and a new light to the traditional conventions of French jewellery, for instance with the pale and supremely soft shimmer of 9K gold.  

Microscopic pearls, faceted turquoises, moonstone, aquamarine and Bakelite are just a few of the pieces in Pascale Monvoisin’s creative repertoire, resonating with the writers in whose works she loves to lose herself: the members of the Bloomsbury Group – Virginia Woolf in particular –, Emily Dickinson, and, on an equal footing, the lyrics of David Bowie. Winding between major female figures of the 19th century and contemporary pop stars, her path is one of a kind, littered with “thingamajigs” and “gadgets”, like Hansel leaving a trail to find in the moonlight. Each ring, each necklace, each earring is totally unique. Each one has its own soul and personality.