Charlien Lagrou Jewellery

Charlien Lagrou breathes life into recycled silver and gold, forging unique jewelry with a touch of nature's nostalgia. Discover her passion, commitment to sustainability, and the timeless allure of handcrafted pieces that resonate with stories untold.

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Jan 12, 2024 — 3 min read

Edition 3 Features
Words by: Charlien Lagrou
Location: East Flanders, Belgium
Photo Credit: ©Laure Van Hijfte @laurevanhijfte_photography

I am the founder and creator of Charlien Lagrou Jewellery. I grew up at the seaside, but I’m currently based in East Flanders, Belgium, where I have my atelier. I have been making my unique jewellery by hand using recycled silver and gold since 2018.

I followed the part-time Jewellery Design and Goldsmithing programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp while still working in my previous job. It wasn’t easy to combine both, but ever since I started working with precious metals, I have never felt so passionate about something. Because I was so eager to learn more, and quickly, I started to do a lot of projects on my own. By doing so, I could ask my teachers a bunch of questions and keep on developing my skills. Besides completing my programme, I also followed quite a few masterclasses to gain in-depth knowledge about certain techniques and to share experiences with like-minded souls.

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