JEWELLERY. ART.
DARK & HAUTE was inspired by a love for art, beauty, culture and self-expression. In a world where everything seems seen and reseen, we are committed to bringing you a collection of unique and luxurious jewellery designs, carefully crafted and brought to life by skilled artisans from across the globe. They are bold, beastly and beautiful, just like the women wearing them.
Our contemporary approach to Demi-Fine Jewellery answers the modern woman’s desire for pieces that are both high quality and stylish while remaining affordable. Our collection features elegant designs made of noble metals with high-end finishes, colourful precious and semi-precious stones, Freshwater Baroque Pearls and 18-karat 2-micron Gold plating. Our Costume Jewellery collection is made with crystals all beautifully cut, polished and with 22-karat Gold or Rhodium plating to ensure perfect shine and durability.
Our works of art are from international artists recognised for and dedicated to their craft. Each of their pieces were hand-selected by us to ensure they fully align with our curation perspective. A mix between daring and refined, unexpected and visually compelling. From photography to mixed media, sculpture and painting. A dazzling selection that is sure to make your heart skip a beat.
BOLD.
BEASTLY.
BEAUTIFUL.
BOLD.
BECAUSE WE ARE BRAVE, FEARLESS AND AUDACIOUS.
BEASTLY.
because we are powerful, talented and DETERMINED to ALWAYS keep STRIVING.
BEAUTIFUL.
because we CHERISH And CELEBRATE OUR INDIVIDUALITY, living the truth of who we are.
ORIGIN
Most of us are familiar with the saying “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Truth be told, this pearl of wisdom doesn’t quite keep its promise. Everything that is worth having takes a lot of thought, preparation and continuous effort. But what does hold true is that if you do something you love, it makes every working minute of it more enjoyable. And that is the backdrop to how Dark & Haute came to life.
BE YOU. DO YOU.
ADINA GABRIELLE MARIN
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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It all started with a passion, enjoyed, cultivated and refined over years. As an avid collector of art and jewellery herself, Adina took her aesthetic vision and gradually morphed it into a business, always guided by her artistic upbringing, her love for European culture and her global travels.
German with a career as a senior professional in tech, hospitality, entertainment and fashion - Sydney, Paris, Barcelona, London - both Adina’s personal & professional trajectory helped Dark & Haute come to life.
Art as a historic reflection of all the environments and cultural settings one has inhibited. Jewellery as a means to reveal the versatility of one’s personality.
DARK & HAUTE JEWELLERY
For a woman who is unbothered by convention, owning her style and looking nothing but fabulous in it. Aura, personal expression and sophistication all at once.
“Real beauty is authenticity. No-one does you better than you.”
WHEN A PHILOSOPHY BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE
DARK refers to something mysterious, seductive, dreamy or enigmatic. HAUTE is imported from the French language and metaphorically describes beauty in its purest form. It highlights the noble, delicate, sophisticated and spiritually more profound elements of our human existence. Both themes run like an invisible thread throughout all of the collections curated.
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Be haute but enjoy the dark
Love beauty but value art
Be educated to set all prejudices apart
True to your roots but with a global start
Stay determined whilst soft at heart
Follow your passion, kill the rules, and
Make your life a work of art