about Cathérine

Cathérine Hostekint is an artist and goldsmith with a background in art history.
Her work explores ancient cultures, literature and archeology, and blends it with contemporary design. Cathérine uses the power of memory and shared history in today’s context.

After earning a Master in art history in Ghent, Cathérine developed her passion for craftsmanship by studying goldsmithing, stonesetting and the ancient lost-wax technique. She later moved to Florence and then to Rome, where she learned the craft of marble mosaic.

sculptural jewellery and wearable art

In her practice, Cathérine doesn’t only take inspiration from ancient cultures, she also uses the ancient technique of the lost-wax casting.
This technique results in textural and sculptural jewellery objects which she sometimes adorns with precious or unusual gemstones.

Cathérine’s jewellery is dreamy, poetic and often carries a personal narrative: as an artist she weaves her emotions, memories and inspirations into each piece. Every Hostekint jewel is made by Cathérine herself - from the first design to the final finishing - which reflects her commitment to craftsmanship, authenticity and quality.

Each Hostekint jewel is designed with the intention of creating a timeless piece that can be passed down through generations. Hostekint jewels are made with recycled and responsibly sourced sterling silver and gold. Semi and precious gemstones are responsibly sourced as well.

Cathérine wants to create timeless and iconic pieces, like miniature works of art, for the aesthetic, thoughtful and independent wearer.

marble mosaics

Cathérine’s mosaics are primarily inspired by the human body and by the erotic artefacts discovered during the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. She is fascinated by the role that sensual and erotic imagery played in private homes and baths in the ancient world. Her mosaics focus on intimate details of the human body and explore sensuality through suggestion, intimacy and beauty.

championing craft in an age of automation

In a world increasingly shaped by AI and automation, true craftsmanship become the ultimate differentiator. Handcrafting jewellery and mosaics is for Cathèrine a way to slow down and make a deeper connection with things and people. Craft carries knowledge, material intelligence and identity that cannot be replaced by machines.

Both her jewellery and mosaics are made with intention: the process requires Cathèrine’s full focus and she can do no other than putting her feelings into these objects. And so these imperfect objects get a soul. Cathérine really believes that her marble mosaics bring not only beauty, but also warmth, and more wellbeing into spaces. Just as her handcrafted jewellery make a connection with the wearer and tell a story to the viewer.