Fascination with jewelry since I was little

With my head and hands buried deep in beads, stones, and chains, I opened my first store when I was 11 years old, where I sold handmade earrings at a market in Jutland. Years passed with many small markets and many earrings sold.

The trip to India

I took my bag and traveled to India to study and buy stones. I sold the stones and opened a cozy shop in Aarhus, where the cardboard box was replaced with a glass display case. So far, I have made 19 trips to India, where I purchase the majority of the stones I use in my jewelry.

Journeyman's test

The desire to develop my craftsmanship led me to the goldsmith school in Copenhagen, where I completed my journeyman's test in 2014.
I have taught on several occasions, most recently for 1½ years full-time at the goldsmith school in Copenhagen.

My work is my hobby

The fascination with the old craft drives me every day. Being able to turn others' wishes into reality, transforming heirloom gold into a new favorite piece of jewelry, makes my everyday life and my work my hobby.

Sincerely,
Dorthe Bak