Jewellery in 925 silver and gold: 3D design, 3D printing and lost-wax casting in the company's own atelier in La Chaux-de-Fonds
L'ORNEMENTALISTE
La Chaux-de-Fonds, CHNew on Amplifa
About L'Ornementaliste
L'Ornementaliste is the atelier of jewellery designer Océane Soguel in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. After six years as a designer for various watch brands and completing training as a Bijoutière-Joaillière (CFC, EAA La Chaux-de-Fonds), she now works independently. She creates rings, signet rings, necklaces and earrings in 925 silver as well as recycled or eco-friendly gold, often as one-of-a-kind pieces and custom-made items. Production combines 3D design on the computer with 3D printing and lost-wax casting, involving local craft businesses; the jewellery-making work at the bench is carried out in her own atelier. The design language is inspired by nature and architecture. Products are sold, among other channels, through the La Demoiselle boutique in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
- Site
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Processes
- Jewellery design / 3D design (3D drawing on the computer), Artisanal jewellery-making (jeweller's atelier, bench work), 3D printing (via local craftspeople), Casting / lost-wax casting (via local craftspeople), 3D jewellery design (CAD), 3D printing (external, local partners), Lost-wax casting / casting (external partners, local craftspeople), Custom-made / one-of-a-kind pieces
- Materials
- Argent 925, Recycled or eco-friendly gold, 925 silver, Gold, recycled or eco-friendly
- Employees
- 1
- Industries
- Jewellery/Craft, Design, Private customers (weddings, gifts)
- 01
Briefing / custom-made
- 02
3D design (CAD)
- 03
3D printing via local partners
- 04
Lost-wax casting (local partners)
- 05
Manual jewellery-making at the atelier bench
- 06
Finishing & sale
Materials & Processes
925 silver
Main material for rings, necklaces and earrings; also available oxidised.
Gold, recycled or eco-friendly
Used for luxury versions and custom-made pieces such as wedding rings.
Atelier & Sales Outlet
La Chaux-de-Fonds
CHAtelier (set up in an apartment) and design; sales via La Demoiselle, Promenade des Six-Pompes 4
- Lot size
- One-off pieces / small series
- Materials
- 925 silver, gold (recycled/eco-friendly)
- Computer for 3D design
- Jeweller's bench (atelier)
Collections & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery design / 3D design (3D drawing on the computer)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Argent 925, Or |
| Artisanal jewellery-making (jeweller's atelier, bench work)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Argent 925, Or recyclé, Or écologique |
| 3D printing (via local craftspeople)Additive | – | – | – | – | Argent 925, Or recyclé, Or écologique |
| Casting / lost-wax casting (via local craftspeople)Casting | – | – | – | – | Argent 925, Or recyclé, Or écologique |
Additional services
Reference customers
Career History
Training as Bijoutière-Joaillière (CFC) at the EAA La Chaux-de-Fonds and diploma as a product designer
Six years working as a designer for various watch brands
Self-employment as L'Ornementaliste in La Chaux-de-Fonds