You were first known for your work with pearls, and now diamonds. What is it about these two stones in particular, that make them so appealing to you?

For me, pearls symbolize purity, innocence, and femininity. Pearls are classic and simple but still have an enchanting and captivating look. They are very personal and come alive when worn, making them feel unique to the person wearing them. When my son Johan was born, my mother gave me a natural pearl necklace, given to her by my father while we were living in Saudi Arabia. Pearls were not something I wore very often, although I appreciated them as a beautiful, natural material. I found it very difficult being apart from my son, and wanted to create something special with real meaning, so I decided to work with pearls for the first time.

Diamonds are mesmerizing. I love that they come from the earth, and that each one is unique. I think my fascination for the night sky explains why I like working with diamonds so much. There is something deeply inspiring and mysterious about the universe above us, working with diamonds is my way to get my head around it.

Which of your pieces are you wearing right now?

When I gave birth to my daughter, my boyfriend gave me the Grand Ocean Ensemble ring. It is with me always – reminding me of what is dearest to my heart, but also the power and strength of women. I’m also wearing S,B,B rings on my left hand and J on my right. SBB is my name, S is for Snoopy, my dog, B is for Beate, my daughter, J is for Johan, my son, and Jeppe, my boyfriend. The rings symbolize all my loved ones. I wear them every day!