The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite accessories lf Shine earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and bangles, etc.” Black rhodium is similar to gold plating where a thin lay- er of the element is coated directly onto the jewellery to create a beautiful black finish. Zirconia, a much-loved and high-quality gemstone is used by Sif Jakobs to reflect their stylish expression that allows everyone to ‘Let Yourself Shine’. “Zirconia is a durable, man-made gemstone that can be tinted in a variety of different colours. The stones are sanded typically in a princess cut that makes them sparkle beautifully.” The brand also uses leather which is made up of exquisite wristlets in handmade Italian calf leather that goes through several treatment processes to ensure the best quality. “Layers of leather are superimposed upon each other to create the end result while a magnetic latch discreetly se- cures the wristlet.” Lastly, their Bobbio Due collection is designed with a combination of zirconia and a freshwater pearl, in which the latter comes from freshwater clams and are naturally coloured. Established in 2009, the brand takes its name from its founder who was born in Iceland and educated as a gold- smith in Sweden. It is through her passion for creating, her lifestyle, bubbly personality, and instinctive sense of quality and design that has contributed to the glamour of her jewellery pieces that add a touch of luxury to everyday life. Since 2000, Sif Jakobs has been based in Copenhagen and her love for Italian elegance is behind her collections being named after Italian cities. “I love jewellery that adds glamour to a woman’s look,” she revealed. “This is why my jewellery always sparkles and stands out. I wish to create jewellery that gives a feeling of luxury and makes women all over the world shine - every day.” The slogan ‘Let Yourself Shine’ is one of her mantras that establishes exactly what her jewellery can do. “They are exclusive, with a raw elegance, they emphasise the woman’s beauty and my jewellery always glitters.” The jewellery designer grew up in a family of four children in Iceland and learned early in life that hard work pays off. She has worked tirelessly to keep her designs at the forefront of the silver jewellery market and does this with a passion, unrelenting energy, and ambition to grow the company and brand in both established and new markets around the world. She is supported by her husband Søren Dahl who is the CEO while she takes care of the creative part but is also involved in every aspect of the business.