Meet the Designer: Trove

Tell us a little about yourself and the story behind how Trove came to be?

Trove is a personal project.

I am extremely sentimental and keep all jewellery and small objects that have come my way since childhood.

I love antiques and have always had a deep respect for all objects – be it jewellery, art, decorative objects, fashion, anything that carries meaning really - I think these objects are important.

I wanted a jewellery box that was as meaningful as the objects it holds. I could never find one I liked. So, I decided to create it myself!!

It was a long road to get to here but I am really proud of Trove.

What are you filling your Trove trunk with?

All of my jewellery that I’ve collected over the years plus some sentimental items – rocks from beach holidays, a card from my husband, small objects my children have given me.

All objects that have meaning to me.

What is your current jewellery crush? 

Oh too many to name!! International designers I am loving are Marla Aaron, Anita Ko, Polly Wales, Nada Ghazal, Marlene Juhl Jorgensen and Sydney Evan plus so many others.

And Australian designers on high rotation include Lucy Folk, Sarah and Sebastian, By Nye and I also love Olivia Bond Diamonds and Hamish Munro plus so many more!!!

Trove boxes are so impeccably detailed; can you tell us a little bit about their construction and their special features?

All Trove boxes have been painstakingly designed and hand made to meet the highest quality standards.

The boxes are wooden and are painted with two base coats, two coats of pure colour, followed by eight layers of lacquer to provide the high shine finish. This is a time honoured process that has been followed for centuries to produce lacquerware that holds its shine.

Box linings are made of the highest quality faux suede and all hardware is brass plated. The boxes also feature the softest foam available and hidden magnets to provide soft closure.