Markus Schmit began his jewelry design studio, Schmuckwerk, in Germany in 1994. Notorious for his delightfully unusual combinations of 18k gold, stainless steel, diamonds, and pearls, Markus’ jewelry creates a thrilling blend of playful and cutting-edge, luxurious yet casual. Markus believes that jewelry should be experienced with all of the senses, and he makes it hard to ignore his creations. Whether it’s the nostalgia evoked by his globe necklace, or the awe that comes with witnessing one of his floating diamonds for the first time, Markus achieves his goal of making “jewelry with soul and tradition.”