MONA & KIMMO
BESPOKE JEWELLERY ATELIER
Met in France
Forged together.
Our story did not begin in a workshop. It began in Béthune, a quiet town in northern France, where two very different paths crossed unexpectedly.
Monika had come from Poland through a student exchange program. Mark travelled from the Republic of Ireland to complete his studies in Applied Electronics, with no intention of becoming a goldsmith. Neither imagined that, in a small French town, they would meet the person they would build a life with, let alone a business.
What followed was a gradual discovery in each other’s worlds.
Monika developed an understanding of craftsmanship: the patience fine jewellery demands, the precision it rewards, and the quiet beauty of objects made to last. Mark discovered how design, organisation and thoughtful client experience could elevate a craft beyond the bench.
Over the years, our paths took us through different careers, different cities and different experiences. But one idea stayed with us:
“What if we built this together, properly,
on our own terms?”
Mark brings over 18 years of experience at the bench across Ireland and the UK. Meticulously trained in jewellery repairs, heirloom remodels, and fully bespoke pieces, he utilises advanced jewellery processes and tools to turn precious metals into beautifully considered works.
His approach is hands-on and meticulous - from the first piece of metal to the final finishing detail.
His deep technical knowledge and precision ensure a foundational level of quality that our clients rely on.
Mark
Master Goldsmith
Monika
Creative Director
Monika brings a robust background in Graphic Design, global corporate project leadership, and operations. This discipline allows her to bring structure to ideas. Her strength lies in listening carefully to what a client desires, helping to shape the creative direction, and making the entire transition from initial concept to a finished, high-carat piece feel clear, personal, and efficient.
She ensures the experience is seamless - from the first conversation to the final reveal.
Together
Craftsmanship. Creativity. Precision.
Mark brings the craft. Monika brings the structure, perspective and client experience. Together, we bring ideas to life through a considered, highly personal approach to bespoke jewellery.
Two disciplines. One vision.
WHY AN ATELIER, NOT A SHOP
We chose the opposite of fast.
We could have built Mona & Kimmo as a traditional jewellery brand - more pieces, faster turnaround, wider reach. We chose a different path.
A studio small enough that every commission still passes through both of our hands. When you work with us, you work directly with the people who design and make it - from the first idea to the final polish.
Every piece starts with a conversation,
not a catalogue.