Melbourne – the inspiration for my jewelry workshop

We often invite you to my workshop – whether on Instagram Stories or Facebook. But this isn't just any workspace. It's a space brimming with emotion and inspiration, built on the model of one of the cities we've come to love with all our hearts. Melbourne – considered one of the best cities in the world to live in – has become not only a memory for us but also the foundation for our imaginative creativity and jewelry designs.

Melbourne is a true center of crafts and art. Its residents love handcrafted items and surround themselves with unique objects. It was there, on my birthday, that my jewelry journey took on a new dimension. I dreamed of a necklace with an Australian gray pearl and decided to seek out an inspiring jeweler. I ended up at the Nicholas Building – a century-old, artistic building filled with artisan workshops. The lobby was adorned with beautiful tiles, stained glass, and ornaments, and the sounds of shoemakers, painters, and designers at work drifted from the corridors. It was there that I crossed the threshold of Victoria Mason's workshop and felt something groundbreaking begin in my life.

For me, Melbourne is a fusion of industrial character and Victorian flair. Black, gold, white, metal details, but also ornamentation and subtle finishes – these are the exact elements I brought to my jewelry workshop in Poland. This place is slowly growing, gaining soul, and reflecting the atmosphere of Melbourne, while also being imbued with my personality and everyday life.

My workshop is a creative space where Trzpiotka jewelry is created. It's here that I design engagement rings, wedding bands, and collections inspired by nature, architecture, and emotions. It's an open and welcoming place—even for four-legged guests (shoutout to Figa!) It's my personal story, poured into a space that reminds me daily of my beginnings and the importance of inspiration in jewelry creation.

Paulina (jeweler)