Birgit Duval qualified as a Goldsmith in 2001 in Germany. She then finished the Master school for Gold-and Silversmithing in Munich in 2004. Afterwards she went to Namibia where she worked as the workshop manager for a very popular jeweller in Windhoek. Being a Master Goldsmith entitles her to teach apprentices as well as designing and manufacturing unique and high end jewellery.

After 8 years Birgit moved to Cape Town, South Africa and started her own business in 2014.

When she arrived in Cape Town she begun to develop her own style. She started to combine her knowledge of traditional craftsmanship with Japanese techniques mostly unknown in our part of the world. Unconventional combinations between Keum-boo, Sand cast, Japanese alloys and Patinas are the basis of her bold and unique creations. She has recently moved to Kenton on Sea and also does custom fine jewellery.

Awards:

Winner of the Shining Light Award Diamond Design Competition 2008/2009

Master Goldsmith since 2004

3rd Regional Winner Practical Efficiency Contest 2002

Camber Winner Munich 2002

Exhibitions:

Exhibition at Milan Jewellery week, Italy October 2022

Exhibition with Gioielli in fermento in Bologna, Italy October 2022

Exhibition at "SCHMUCK" in Munich with Tinsel Gallery July 2022

Exhibition with Gioielli in fermento in Padua, Italy April 2022

Group exhibition "Tinsel is 15" at Tinsel Gallery in Johannesburg November, December 2021

Online exhibition "Milan Jewellery week" Milan, Italy 2021

Online exhibition "Gioielli in fermento PartII" in Italy 2021

Exhibition and launch of new collection "Shibui" at WaZa in Cape Town December 2020

Online exhibition "Gioielli in fermento" in Italy June 2020

Group Exhibition 'FIX' at Tinsel Gallery in Johannesburg April 2016

Group exhibition “Guilty Pleasures” at Lourensford Wine Estate July/August 2015

Group exhibition “Is Art Christmas” at the Is Art Gallery in Franschhoek Dec 2013

Group exhibition “Wood Works” at Is Art Gallery in Franschhoek April/May 2013

Art Walk at the Bijou in Cape Town 2012 and 2013