Don’t think that Paris is the only creative city in France where breathtaking style and design radiate. Frances second city Marseille where the Mediterranean sea laps against the many beaches, the sun always shines and the beautiful people hang out is a hub of hidden talent waiting to be discovered.

Jonas Bowman is a jeweller based in Marseille who makes jewellery under the name of Jonas Bijoux.

Striking, bold, unusual, street, elegant and beautiful are just a few words that go someway in describing the Jonas Bijoux look, and he likes to use almost any material when creating his work.

Amber is a material that Jonas has always liked working with, both for it’s beauty and being able to sculpt it into desired shapes.

Jonas has carefully moulded raw pieces of amber to create this dramatic necklace which would make any woman stand out in a crowd .

What could be more romantic than receiving this gold ring Jonas designed and made, love being his inspiration!

Made in 18 carat gold each heart shape has been individually cut by hand.

As well as traditional precious metals and stones, Jonas likes to mix the conventional with more unconventional materials.  

Although Jonas was born in New York he has spent most of his life in Marseille and the city obviously holds a special place in his heart.

Doggy dog pendant represents Jonas’s respect to New York urban style.

Jonas found an old coin whilst walking along the beach which inspired him to create a piece of jewellery he thinks everyone should have.

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