KAN JOAILLIER

Stunning and sophisticated creations

Since 2019, Kan Joaillier has brought a breath of fresh air to the traditional world of highend jewellery with its bold compositions, blending a unique approach with a contemporary style. It is led by Kan, a young designer with big dreams and ambitions. Read on to find out more.

By Marine Pasquier

A young prodigy

In his workshop in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, Kan, whose real name is Kanhchana, designs and makes his jewellery by hand, paying the utmost respect to tradition. Originally from Cambodia, he grew up in France following in the footsteps of a grandfather and father who were jewellers and who soon passed on the family passion. Fascinated by the technical aspects and working with tools, Kan began an appren-ticeship at the age of 14. Eager to learn, he joined the famous Haute Ecole de Joaillerie de Paris in 2002, where he learned the essentials of the trade. Having graduated with a CAP specialising in the art of jewel-lery, Kan began his career with the prestigious jewellery houses of Place Vendôme, before creating his own brand in pursuit of freedom. Under the name of Kan Joaillier, this enthusiast offers collections in re-cycled gold and certified eco-gold and also creates bespoke pieces that meet the expectations and needs of his customers. His mission: to break away from conventional thinking by proposing modern, original jewellery.

Multiple inspiration

Inspired by the beauty of objects, his first collection is an ode to the natural environment and all that it con-tains. In a contemporary style, the artist creates jewellery representing an animal or an object, which is presented within a visual interpretation in which a selection of details and clues symbolise the inspiring element, such as a ring depicting an ancient scroll. An abstract approach, implemented through the interplay of contrasts, materials and colours, which combine to create balance and achieve a sense of fluidity. This unisex collection has a strong and recognisable design for those who are looking for a unique piece of jewellery that reflects their personality.

Combinations of metal and stone

More complex, the second Kan Joaillier collection offers a metaphorical interpretation of the couple, the fusion of two beings that contrast with each other. By combining materials, the jeweller has created a range of jewellery resulting from an original physical process: the reflection of the stone through the shape given to the gold. Embedded within a metallic casing, the stone magnifies the gold while the latter underlines the presence and perception of the precious rock. A relationship of interdependence, which, like a partnership, serves and complements both parties. This aesthetic success relies on a perfect bal-ance, where the imperfections and qualities of one are used to adorn the other. Created in a contempo-rary style, this feminine collection explores the notions of acceptance and influence of the other, as illus-trated by this quotation from the poet Khalil Gibran, which the Parisian jeweller holds dear: “Love one an-other, but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Expressive creations with stunning design, powerful symbol-ism and an innovative process.

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