Thierry Baenteli, a bold and independent jeweler
The Swiss jeweler made a name for himself with a very avant-garde rubber and diamond jewelry collection in the late 1980s. Since then, the brand has grown internationally, creating sober yet elegant collections and carefully studying how the pieces are worn. The Baenteli Maison has surprised its public yet again with its new collection of interchangeable gemstones – so easy to wear. We’ve interviewed the brand founder to get a better grasp of the essence of the Baenteli style. Baenteli ring, amethyst and pink sapphires ©BérengèreTreussard2018 An independent jeweler with a bold style After training as a jeweler at the School of Applied Arts in Chaux-de-Fonds, you took over your father's workshop a few years later. Were your already dreaming of independence, at such an early stage of your...