A visit to the goldsmith Rebecca Bonaparte

“Trust your inner design language” – Rebecca Bonaparte, goldsmith, Stockholm.

With international experience in both the jewellery and fashion industries, goldsmith Rebecca Bonaparte works as both a stylist and a ‘tailor’. She helps you find your own unique style – and then creates your dream ring.

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What is your most important piece of advice?

– To go your own way. It’s easy to get stuck on the idea that you might have to follow certain traditions, such as the notion that a wedding ring must have white diamonds. But I think you can ignore the ‘musts’ – the ring should suit you personally.

– That goes for the groom too. Men are usually a bit more cautious, but it’s fun if they dare to be a bit more adventurous as well. And you don’t need to have matching rings. You should both feel comfortable with your respective rings.

You also have ready-made designs – tell us about your style!

– I’m inspired by both geometric and organic shapes, and I like using salt-and-pepper diamonds in shades of grey, as well as black diamonds. I think they’re more exciting than ordinary white diamonds.

A wedding ring should be something you can wear for a lifetime – what if I don’t like my ring in twenty years’ time?

– Think of it this way: there are certain shapes you’ve always liked – perhaps round ones, perhaps angular ones. If you feel this is a shape you’ve always liked, you’ll probably still like it in twenty years’ time too. Trust your inner design sense!

These days, there are synthetic diamonds – also known as lab-grown diamonds – on the market. What’s your view on them?

– It’s entirely your own choice. But you should bear in mind that there isn’t really any future value in such a stone apart from its emotional value.

Can I just pop in to see you for a consultation?

– Absolutely! But I prefer pre-booked appointments so that I can set aside as much undisturbed time as possible to answer all your questions. A consultation lasts 45 minutes and is, of course, free of charge.

When do I need to contact you to ensure I get my ring in time for the wedding?

– I’d say I need five to six weeks.

And one final question: Are you related to – Napoleon?

– No. It’s my real name, but it comes from my grandmother’s side of the family, and I like to see my business as a small tribute to her.

More about Rebecca Bonaparte:

Address: Östgötagatan 53, Södermalm, Stockholm

Website: rebeccabonaparte.com

Instagram: rebeccabonaparte