Forged In Creativity
Ortwin Thyssen Design Ltd, trading as André Rose Master Jewellery Makers, is the exceptional creative partnership of husband and wife—Goldsmith and Designer—André Viljoen and Rose Citton.
As a designer with deep expertise in gemstones and diamond grading, Rose delights in combining colour, movement, and inspiration to create jewellery that flows with life. She has a remarkable ability to get to know each client personally, ensuring every bespoke commission captures elements of their personality and conveys emotion in every detail.
This creativity finds its perfect complement in André, an award-winning Master Goldsmith with over thirty years of experience at the bench. His close collaboration with Rose allows him to fully understand her vision, transforming her sketches into tangible works of art. Each piece is brought to life with balance, harmonious form, and enduring beauty—a true testament to his mastery.
André and Rose were both trained by a German Master, following in the footsteps of the original founder, Ortwin Thyssen, in the time-honoured practices of traditional jewellery-making. Over the past four decades, they have dedicated themselves to preserving and refining these techniques, combining their talents to create pieces that are both original and authentic. Every item is designed and handcrafted in-house using the finest, highest-quality materials, ensuring it will be treasured for generations.
We take pride in the signature beauty, precision, and individuality of our jewellery. We invite you to visit our shop to experience our work first-hand. If you have a design idea you would like to explore, please contact us to arrange a Design Consultation. We feel incredibly fortunate to work together and be entrusted with such meaningful commissions.
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