Fine jewellery has long been associated with dainty designs and delicate details, but Milka Karaağaçlı İnce, founder and creative director of Kismet by Milka, is putting her own personality into the rulebook, with individuality leading the charge. Think diamond-encrusted clover charms, disco hoop earrings and 18-karat gold bracelets in the shape of zippers.
Here, Milka shares what life really looks like behind the scenes, from daily routines and studio essentials to the lessons learned while building the Selfridges-stocked fine jewellery label.