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Stéphanie Cachard's Jewellery is a Study in Modern Alchemy

You don't need to look beyond Stéphanie Cachard's perfectly groomed nails and understated finesse to get a sense of her retro-tinged namesake jewellery brand. Born and based in Lebanon, Cachard is a second-generation jeweller who first joined her father's atelier 15 years ago as a temporary job, only to fall in love with the craft and never leave. Today, she runs both the family's main business and her own line. Demure and refined, anchored by a masculine weight that grounds their femininity, Cachard's pieces embody the same Modernist sensibility that defines her personal style. Influenced by the bold geometry of '60s and '70s architecture and fashion, her signature stackable rings – Ava, Helga, and Kim – feature striking angular cuts that echo the clean lines of the era. Worn daily with the effortless elan of an undone ivory silk blouse, they feel instinctive, a little undone, and entirely intentional. 'My father collected jewellery magazines from that period and they became my first design references,' she says in her soft-spoken, French-lilted accent. 'That effortless simplicity still captivates me.' One of her most arresting pieces – a gargantuan topaz ring, its golden depths framed by a bevelled, ridged silver setting – feels both audacious and deeply personal. A nod to her parents' rings from the '90s, it captures the essence of her work: a blend of craftsmanship, nostalgia, and the talismanic power of heirlooms meant to be worn, not merely kept. 'All the pieces we create in our atelier are handmade, preserving the little imperfections that add value and meaning,' she adds. An old soul with a resolutely modern eye, Cachard distills a timeless elegance that transcends trends – an enduring cachet destined for generations to come. Here, we get a little bit more personal on what inspires Stéphanie's creative orbit, some style tips and why nostalgia is still so chic. Stéphanie Cachard at home in Beirut with her cat, Bernard Default uniform Stéphanie in her go-to outfit A statement ring is the finishing touch 'My default look is a pair of loose black trousers, a tank top and belt, topped with tassel loafers. Plus a statement ring, naturally.' Sculptural inspiration 'I recently discovered Constantin Brâncuși's sculptures at Pompidou and was instantly captivated - the purity of form completely drew me in.' Styling tip The April pinky ring and Helga ring, Stéphanie Cachard 'Jewellery, like clothes, should feel comfortable to look good. Size up your rings to flatter your hands, slip on a bold pinky ring, a silver necklace and an irreverent brooch to mix it up." Silver locket, Stéphanie Cachard Silver Allure Rings, necklace and a pill box, Stéphanie Cachard Silver objects, Stéphanie Cachard 'As I grow older, I find myself increasingly drawn to silver – not just for its luminous sparkle, but for the rich patina that develops and evolves over time.' Silver pill box, Stéphanie Cachard Beirut in the '70s Stéphanie's parents in Beirut during the 70's 'I've always loved my parent's photos from Beirut in the 70's. Their expressions, the way they dressed, the parties they went to…everything looks so carefree. It's the era that's most present in my work.' A '90s statement 'I commemorated the beginning of the year a dramatic remake of my parent's ring from the 90s.' The muse 'Line Vautrin, dubbed the 'poetess of metal' by Vogue in the 1940s for her emotive jewellery pieces - is my ultimate design muse.'