What does jewellery bring to our everyday lives, and how do women respond to it?
I believe it makes us feel happier. Sometimes it gives us confidence; at other times, it takes on a more personal role. A piece of jewellery bearing a mantra, for instance, can remind us of a goal or something we have promised ourselves. Each woman finds something of her own in it.
What kind of woman embraces maximalism in her appearance? Is there a particular type?
I imagine you are asking because many of my jewellery pieces are maximalist! We often regard maximalism as something unfamiliar, perhaps even a little intimidating. To me, it is simply a matter of personal style, one that can appeal to very different women. Some embrace it wholeheartedly, while others feel more comfortable with the simplicity of minimalism. I completely understand both. What matters is feeling true to ourselves in what we wear.
Are there women who change their style after falling in love with a particular piece of jewellery?
You would have to ask them that! I honestly don’t know whether a piece of jewellery can inspire a woman to change her style. It would certainly be interesting to hear their answers.
Small or oversized jewellery?
Pieces that make us feel good. That is my only criterion, regardless of size.
What is the one piece of jewellery that will always hold a special place in your heart?
I don’t have just one. Several come to mind, largely because of the experience of creating them: the feathers from the Artemis collection, my first geometric pieces incorporating resin, and the Murano glass flowers I have created more recently. With each piece, I also see the entire process behind it. I remember what I set out to achieve and how we found a way to bring it to life. This work has taught me to believe that anything is possible – perhaps that is why I remain an optimist!
Is there a beautiful, authentic story you remember fondly?
I wouldn’t single out one particular story. What I always enjoy is meeting women and talking to them about jewellery. These encounters have given me so many lovely memories and stories, all involving wonderful women. And when I say wonderful, I am thinking above all of their inner world, their kindness and their refinement.
Katerina Psoma will be at Start Artworks gallery on Saturday, 7 November, from 12 noon to 4 pm, at 98 Mitropoleos Street, Thessaloniki.
