When you look at a piece of jewellery, it’s easy to see only the finished result. But behind every piece are many hands, small details and hours of craftsmanship.

I’m still, for some reason, surprised by how much of the jewellery-making process is done by hand. Even with modern machinery and technology, there are so many steps that rely on skilled hands, patience and a good eye for detail.

As a small, independent jewellery brand, having a good relationship with our suppliers is incredibly important to us. We’re not a large company placing thousands of pieces at a time, so finding a supplier who understands where we are as a start-up, and is willing to work with us as we grow, means a lot.

We’ve built a really good communication with the team, and during our visit they were incredibly welcoming and generous with their time. They showed us around the workshop, explained different parts of the production process and gave us a better understanding of everything that goes into making a piece of jewellery.

And because we wanted to share a little more of what happens behind the scenes, some of the employees kindly filmed parts of their working process for us.

From the first stages of working with the metal to the finishing touches, the video gives a small glimpse into the craftsmanship behind the pieces you see at Kanqvist.

For us, jewellery is not just about the finished object. It’s also about the people, skills and relationships behind it.

So here’s a little look behind the scenes, from our visit in May to the hands that help bring our designs to life.