Behind the scenes of "A Love Letter": the birth of a collection

Exploring trends: a careful watch

Even before putting our first sketches on paper, we dive into the world of fashion by analyzing the catwalks of the major fashion houses. These events are full of clues about the shapes, materials and color palettes that will mark the season. This year, the leading trend is burgundy, a bewitching hue that we have naturally incorporated into several pieces in our collection, including our Red Heart necklace and our Cupid single earring.

Informed by articles and videos

We also draw inspiration from specialized articles and videos by jewelry and fashion experts (on YouTube and TikTok in particular). Cultural and artistic influences play a key role in our creations, with a particular focus on international designers who are constantly reinventing the world of jewelry.

Building a mood board: giving visual direction

To structure our ideas, we create a mood board on Pinterest, a veritable inspiration board where images, textures and color harmonies are combined. This process allows us to visualize the collection's universe and ensure a consistent aesthetic.

Inspired by shapes and textures

For this collection, we sought to convey love and passion through organic shapes and delicate textures. Soft curves, subtle engravings and meticulous details were a natural part of our designs.

Drawing and designing

Once our inspirations are well defined, we sketch the jewelry on paper before modeling it digitally. Using specialized software, we fine-tune every detail and adjust proportions to ensure perfect harmony.

Fun fact the Heart range is based on the design of our must-have earrings Naomi buckles, which made their mark on a previous collection.

Collaborative work

Maison Dorée collections are the fruit of a collective effort. Chloé shares her first designs with the team to gather their impressions and refine the creations. This exchange allows us to take a step back, adjust the ranges and discard certain models before prototyping.

3D modeling by the Thai workshop

Before creating a physical prototype, our Thai workshop makes a 3D model of the pieces in the future collection. This step enables us to visualize the jewel from all angles and make any necessary improvements before production begins.

Choosing a trusted workshop

Our jewelry is brought to life by exceptional craftsmen. Our choice of workshop is based on its craftsmanship expertise and traditional know-how. Every detail counts, and we have selected partners capable of faithfully transcribing our designs and respecting the collection's universe.

The wax and casting process: precision and meticulousness

The creation of our prototypes follows a meticulous process: wax models are assembled on a wax tree, then melted and cast in a plaster mold to capture every detail. Once solidified, the pieces are individually cut before being carefully adjusted and perfected.

Finishing: the touch of elegance

After casting, the raw jewel is carefully refined:

- Gilding bath for a dazzling finish.

- Stones are set for a refined sparkle.

- Hand-polishing for perfect smoothness and shine.

Fun fact : the burgundy color at the center of the earrings Red Heartearrings has been meticulously added by hand by our craftsmen.

Thorough quality control

Finally, each piece of jewelry undergoes rigorous quality control before it enters our collection. We evaluate wearability, size, weight, chain length and finishing. Only creations that meet our exacting standards are retained.

Fun fact some pieces have evolved in the course of design, like the mono earring Loverssingle earring, whose double chain has been reworked, or the Devotion range, for which the burgundy shade has been adjusted.