About

Birgit Duval qualified as a Goldsmith in 2001 in Germany. She then finished the Master school for Gold-and Silversmithing in Munich in 2004. Afterwards she went to Namibia where she worked as the workshop manager for a very popular jeweller in Windhoek. Being a Master Goldsmith entitles her to teach apprentices as well as designing and manufacturing unique and high end jewellery.

After 8 years Birgit moved to Cape Town, South Africa and started her own business in 2014.

Birgit is combining unconventional ancient techniques such as Japanese patina with a modern version of Keum boo. She also does custom made fine jewellery . Only after a very high quality control inspection is carried out will each unique piece be allowed out of the workshop.

Awards:

Winner of the Shining Light Award Diamond Design Competition 2008/2009

Master Goldsmith since 2004

3rd Regional Winner Practical Efficiency Contest 2002

Camber Winner Munich 2002

Exhibitions:

Group Exhibition 'FIX' at Tinsel Gallery in Johannesburg April 2016

Group exhibition “Guilty Pleasures” at Lourensford Wine Estate July/August 2015

Group exhibition “Is Art Christmas” at the Is Art Gallery in Franschhoek Dec 2013

Group exhibition “Wood Works” at Is Art Gallery in Franschhoek April/May 2013

Art Walk at the Bijou 2012 and 2013