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The HERELBA necklace -The HERELBA woman
Shimmering colours = Radiant and luminous
Juxtaposition of shapes = Allure and personality
Arrangement and distribution of volumes = Strength and character
Alliance of the raw and the sophisticated = Refined and natural
Games of symmetry and asymmetry = Original and bold
Rhythm of the composition = Sure of her choices
Meeting of materials = Pleasure of openness
Mixture of periods = Assertive and determined
Contrasting transparency and opacity = Elegant by day and by night
Camaïeux of tones and patinas = Typical and generous
Enhancement of traditional pieces = Expression of one's difference
UNIQUE - UNIQUE
SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
The in-depth knowledge of different cultures, of the evolution of jewellery and costumes, of the methods of methods of jewellery making, ancient and modern, allow Hélène Fonjallaz to discover and enhance the beauty and the beauty and the particular character of each piece. She is fond of the mixtures of materials born of a precise alchemy of rhythm and light.
CREATIVE PROCESS
The material as it appears inspires the designer to elaborate her jewellery. Hélène Fonjallaz knows how to bring out the best in what exists. Like an architect of style, she brings out the essential beauty of her pearls through an ingenious assembly ingenious assembly and stripped of all superfluous elements. The jewel becomes a complete and sure piece of harmony and balance.
ADVICE
The fine and attentive reading of the characteristics of the client, of her morphology, of her harmony and of her own personality allows Hélène Fonjallaz to define the right jewel.
The person will wear her jewel in all circumstances, from city wear to evening wear, including a sporty look.
sporty look.
BIOGRAPHY
Hélène Fonjallaz has been painting in oils since the age of 7 and has exhibited regularly since 1987
1977-80
School of Decorative Arts in Vevey and Geneva
1980-84
Diploma from the Geneva School of Visual Arts
1984-85
Detailed study of the history of costumes and jewellery at the Victoria and Albert
Albert Museum, London
1986-2000
Creation of theatrical costumes for the stage and for private clients
1990
Opening of the jewellery workshop
2006
Opening of the Espace HERELBA, Lausanne
2021
Creation of the online shop