About Hélène van Dorp, Goldsmith
Fashion, jewelry and visual arts
In her role as a fashion designer, Hélène van Dorp saw how important jewelry is to complete the image. In addition to her clothing line - from dresses to coats - she also made bags and shoes, but in order to design and make jewelry, vocational training was indispensable. “The craft comes before the art,” is the expression: without knowledge of the craft it is impossible to make that perfect jewelry.
Master Goldsmith
Hélène van Dorp completed her goldsmith training in June 2020 as a Master Goldsmith, Visual Artist. Her masterpiece – the graduation work with which students prove their professional competence – consisted of a collection of silver jewelry.
Both feminine and powerful
Just like her fashion designs at the time, Hélène's jewels are exceptional creations: artistic, original and ingeniously constructed. With their mostly round shapes, the jewelry is feminine, emotional and soft - at the same time they radiate strength. They are jewelry to cherish, to show your taste and style - and indeed: to stand out.
Are you looking for a special, truly unique piece of jewelry? For that special occasion, or simply for your special life? You have come to the right place at Hélène van Dorp.
Vocational training
- Academie Edelsmeden Ben en Tobias van Helden, 2015-2018 (accredited by CRKBO-CPIO)
- Keum Boo course (South Korean decoration technique)
- Mokume Gane (age-old forging technique to create unique wood grain-like patterns with various layers of precious metals)
Affiliated with
Exhibitions
- Flowers & Fashion, Flower Art Museum, July - October 2021
You can find Hélène's jewelry in the museum boutique