“We work in the tradition of haute joaillerie – every jewel is a unique creation.”

– Natasja Gaudy

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– 50 Years of Masterful Craftsmanship

The family-owned house of Gaudy stands as a remarkable example of continuity in Swedish fine craftsmanship. When Austrian master goldsmith Eduard Gaudy founded the company in 1975 together with his wife Monica, they created a unique union of Central European artisanal tradition and Scandinavian design sensibility.

Monica Gaudy’s studies in gemmology and diamond grading in London and Germany proved crucial to the company’s success, forging valuable connections across Europe that enabled Gaudy to offer Swedish clients the finest in both materials and craftsmanship. The opening of the boutique on Strandvägen in 1985 firmly established Gaudy within Stockholm’s most distinguished jewelry tradition.

When their daughter Natasja joined in 1992, both the technical expertise and artistic vision of the next generation were secured. Eduard Gaudy’s appointment as Court Jeweller in 1997 confirmed the company’s elevated status.

Gaudy’s working methods, with a large and fully equipped in-house workshop, preserve the essence of true craftsmanship where quality and precision are paramount. Each gemstone is individually selected, each piece of metal shaped by hand, every detail completed manually. As one of the few family-owned houses at the highest level of haute joaillerie, Gaudy demonstrates how traditional artistry can remain profoundly relevant in the modern age.

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André Pankhurst

“To be honest, my work took a little over 40 hours due to the advanced custom setting and laser welding – but the result was exactly what I envisioned.”

Ring in 18k red gold with ametrine cut by Bernd Munsteiner and pink spinels

New Zealander André Pankhurst once dreamed of a career in surgery, but instead found his way to the workshop of English goldsmith Peter Minturn in Auckland, where he completed his training. Years later, traveling on a Work and Travel Visa, he came to Europe – and in 2012, to Gaudy. Thirteen years on, with his own family in Sweden, André has established himself as a special

ist in platinum work and diamond settings.

For the Jubilee project, however, André chose red gold – a tribute to the aesthetics of the 1960s. Within Gaudy’s selection of gemstones, he discovered a Munstein

er-cut ametrine. The asymmetry of the cut required exceptional setting skills. Inspired by the rhythmic flow of jazz and guitar music, André created a ring in which red gold embraces the unique ametrine, accentuated by delicate pink spinels.

Carina Fransson

“When I was young, I was a perfectionist. With age, feeling has replaced perfection – but I am still driven by challenges.”

Necklace in titanium and 23k gold with pendant set with a cabochon-cut mandarin garnet

Carina Fransson trained as a goldsmith in the early 1980s and quickly discovered that the craft suited her perfectly. After her studies in Mjölby and receiving her journeyman’s certificate in 1984, her search for work led her to Gaudy, where Eduard Gaudy noted that her hands were “perfect for the profession.”

After many years with the house, Carina recalls assignments that demanded both ingenuity and perseverance. Today, she runs her own studio in Askersund but remains closely connected to the Gaudy family and often collaborates with them – making participation in the Jubilee project a natural choice.

For the project, Carina challenged herself with a titanium chain – an uncommon material requiring intensive filing and polishing to achieve a glass-like surface. The combination with 23k gold and a cabochon-cut mandarin garnet results in a jewel with a truly distinctive presence.

Carolin Walter

“The tight timeframe was a challenge, but the result turned out exactly as I had sketched it. I am truly pleased with my work!”

Bangle in 18k yellow gold with green tourmalines, tsavorites, and Tahitian pearls

Carolin Walter grew up in Bayreuth, southern Germany. Initially intending a career in carpentry, she discovered goldsmithing by fortunate coincidence. After earning both her journeyman’s and master’s certificates in Würzburg, her path led her to Sweden and Gaudy’s atelier in 2002. Today, she is one of the house’s most experienced goldsmiths.

For the Jubilee project, she was immediately drawn to the green tourmalines and dark Tahitian pearls. The choice between bangle and earrings was determined by the stones’ shapes and colors, which ultimately guided the design.

Karin Geissler

“I worked very hard for my 40 hours. I am rarely fully satisfied – I want everything to be perfect.”

Tiara in 925 silver, 23k gold and 950 palladium with aquamarine, chalcedony, and blue sapphires

Karin Geissler began her career in Stuttgart, training in Pforzheim – the jewelry capital of Germany – where she completed her master school in 2000. Since then, she has worked across several continents and has been part of Gaudy since 2007. As head of the workshop, Karin contributes daily with her expertise in the most demanding techniques, while guiding and supporting her colleagues.

For the Jubilee, Karin realized an idea she had carried for years: a tiara for a new generation, with repoussé details. Inspired by Princess Estelle, she created a modern interpretation of the midsummer wreath, adorned with cornflowers – the provincial flower of Östergötland. Each petal was meticulously hand-sawn and repoussé-worked, complemented by buds in aquamarine and chalcedony.

Magnus Gabriel

“I love solving problems and always return to movement. I am very proud of my piece!”

Earrings in 18k red gold with boulder opals and cabochon-cut sapphires in various hues

Born and raised in Stockholm, Magnus early showed a talent for drawing and sculpture, later extending to 3D design. After training in Copenhagen, where he took his journeyman’s test, and an exhibition cancelled due to the pandemic, he joined Gaudy to refine his skills. What was meant as a short internship has now become five years.

For the Jubilee, Magnus chose opals combined with sapphires – stones which, for him, reflect both sea and cosmos. Inspired by their movement, he created earrings where gravity meets precision, and colors speak for themselves.

Maximilian Wunder

“I am very pleased – it looks light and fragile, as if it could fly away at any moment.”

Pendant in 18k champagne gold with chalcedony wings, diamonds, and aquamarine

Raised near the jewelry city of Pforzheim, Maximilian Wunder was fascinated by gemstones and royal jewels already as a teenager. After studies in design and passing both journeyman’s and master’s tests, he came to Gaudy in 2013 through an advertisement. What was meant as a single year turned into eight, during which Max became a specialist in technically advanced solutions.

For the Jubilee, he revived an idea he had long carried: a butterfly with light chalcedony wings. When Max left Gaudy in 2021 to support his family in Germany, the butterfly project was left behind. But when Natasja called in 2024 to invite him back for the Jubilee, he was overjoyed. With his technical precision, Max created a pendant where chalcedony wings are embraced by champagne gold and diamonds – “360 degrees perfect from every angle.”

Zoltan Bod

“No task is ever the same,” Zoltan reflects. “Precision and care take time – and come at a cost. The settings that remain invisible, yet hold everything in place – that is an essential art.”

Master Setter and Engraver

From Budapest’s medieval craft traditions to Stockholm’s modern ateliers, Zoltan’s journey reflects the enduring continuity of goldsmithing. Trained in hand engraving in 1977 in a city where gold- and silversmith guilds thrived since the Middle Ages, he mastered lettering, stamping, and heraldry – skills that became the foundation of his four-decade career.

Since 1996, Zoltan has worked as an independent artisan with Gaudy’s atelier as his base, specializing in engraving and stone-setting – two disciplines demanding absolute precision and patience. For the Jubilee project, Zoltan was entrusted with the role of master setter, responsible for setting every jewel crafted by his colleagues. Each piece came with its own challenges.

In the Hands of Masters

“At a time when so much is called ‘handmade,’ we wanted to show what it truly means.”
– Natasja Gaudy

For Gaudy’s 50th anniversary, the house’s masters and journeymen were given a unique challenge: to create one jewel each, within 40 working hours, with complete creative freedom.

Before them lay a treasure of precious gemstones and noble metals to choose from. The result is a showcase of the craftsmanship that has always defined the atelier – executed with precision and passion for detail.

For this occasion, two former artisans were also invited back to the atelier – a tribute to the relationships built across generations, making Gaudy more than just a workplace.