At the Düsseldorf jewellery studio Kleine Verzierung, a grandmother’s old ring that has sat in a drawer for years can become a new favourite piece. The studio is located on the historic industrial site Areal Böhler at Hansaallee 321 in Heerdt. Here, Katja Voscht designs and makes every piece herself. Most people who come to her bring an idea, sometimes an heirloom or a found object, and leave with a piece that exists only once.
Much of the work is made to order. Katja Voscht takes time for a personal conversation, listens, and develops a design that suits the person who will wear it. The consultation is part of the craft: only once the story behind a piece is clear does the work at the bench begin. Because everything is in one pair of hands, you deal with the same person from the first conversation to collection. Many commissions start with material that already exists: old jewellery is remodelled or reset instead of lying around unworn. For her pieces, she uses, among other things, recycled metals from specialised recycling companies, and sends workshop offcuts back for reprocessing. She sources her materials from companies in Germany and Denmark.
She works in gold, silver, gold-plated silver and platinum, often combined with gemstones such as citrine, chalcedony or rose quartz. The result is rings, pendants, and earrings, each one-of-a-kind. A speciality is keepsake jewellery with horsehair worked into it, which Katja Voscht designs on request for horse owners. Alongside bespoke pieces, the studio offers repairs, remodelling and polishing of heirlooms and found pieces. If you want to wear a favourite piece for a long time, you can also bring it in for care and refreshing. You’ll also find a selection of finished jewellery in the studio. Prices range from roughly 100 to 1,000 euros, depending on material and effort. There is no online shop, but Kleine Verzierung regularly appears at markets and trade fairs.
Looking for a jewellery studio in Düsseldorf for a made-to-measure ring, a personal gift or an heirloom you want to wear again? Kleine Verzierung is a place where memories become jewellery you can wear. Whether it’s a birthday, a wedding, or the memory of a loved one, many occasions can become a piece that carries the story forward. Areal Böhler, with its historic industrial halls, is worth a look. For a consultation or commission, call ahead or request an appointment via the studio’s website. Contact details are listed on this page.
