Esprit Joaillerie met the warm jewelry designer Marie Poniatowski. Marie shared her creations, feminine jewelry of character.
How did you become a jewelry designer?
15 years ago, I suddenly had the urge to change my profession (I was an assistant director in a film studio). I had always had a passion for antique jewelry and the idea of creating a fine jewelry brand that was accessible to women and that they could afford on their own.
© Marie Poniatowski / Stone Paris
What does the jewel represent?
It is a transmission from generation to generation.
This idea is very important to me: creating jewelry that is like a second skin, with which you can live all day long, from the metro in the morning to a dinner in the evening.
© Marie Poniatowski / Stone Paris
The jewel that never leaves you?
My alliance of course, my Ama earring (which I made for my grandmother), my Tess ring (for my daughter) and my Blood Diamonds crosses.
What is your favorite stone?
Diamonds, I have always loved this stone, for its purity and brilliance; it goes with everything!!!
A place that inspires you?
Paris! I am so lucky to live in the most beautiful city in the world with its history, its monuments... the old jewels of course and the travels. I often think about my new collections at night before falling asleep, I have flashes that I try to remember in the morning when I wake up!
A book you haven’t forgotten?
Albert Camus's The Stranger, a pure marvel!
© Marie Poniatowski / Stone Paris
A music you listen to?
There are so many! (David Bowie, U2, Crowded House, Eels…) but right now I’m listening to two completely different songs:
The first day of the rest of your life by Etienne Daho and Last Dance by Rhye
© Marie Poniatowski / Stone Paris
What can I wish you?
To continue doing the job I love while always keeping my identity intact and to try to give my best to the people I love.
Dear Marie, thank you for sharing your passion with us,
Let's meet again on Rue du Mont Thabor to discover your upcoming creations.
Stone Paris
28 rue du Mont Thabor 75001 Paris
