The Goldsmitty

Hans Smit, "a modern day Faberge" (Gourmet Magazine 1981), was born in Holland and has lived and worked in Antigua since 1965. He used to work on commissioned pieces only, out of his house in English Harbour, but decided to move his studio to the newly restored Redcliffe Quay on the waterfront in St. John's in 1981. Here is where his jewelry can now be seen (and bought) at The Goldsmitty. Hans Smit Organic forms are used in combination with designs sculpted first in wax and later cast in 14 or 18 karat gold. A selection of gemstones (Imperial Topaz, Black Opal, Bicolour Tourmaline, and Tanzanite, to mention a few) and pearls (including the Tahitian Black), for one-of-a-kind pieces, is available as well as limited edition jewelry. All the work is done on the premises and his customers now include people from all over the world. - "I think a jewel is primarily a piece of functional sculpture that enhances the beauty of a person, be it physical or spiritual. It should not pretend to be more than the person who wears it. It should however be worn and looked after with love and care, like I designed it." - Hans Smit