Sluisjuwelen: Handmade Jewelry

Mary van der Sluis designs jewelry the way some people compose gardens—instinctively, colorfully, and with an eye for small wonders. Her pieces are alive with natural gemstones, rich enamel work, and organic patterns that feel pulled from forests, old storybooks, and half-remembered dreams. There’s a joyful generosity to her style: bold rings blooming with sapphires and spinels, gold surfaces textured by hand, colors layered like brushstrokes rather than calculated formulas. Nothing feels overly polished or distant. Her jewelry has warmth, movement, and personality.

What makes Mary’s work stand apart is its resistance to perfection in the modern sense. She leans toward the handmade, the irregular, the beautifully human. Inspired by ancient jewelry, oriental artistry, and forgotten goldsmithing techniques, she creates pieces that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.