Our story

Jewelry making runs in the Saddal family blood. We have been passing on that love and knowledge for decades
from generation to generation. After completing vocational school and numerous internships at the major European
jewelry houses, Arnold Saddal also started his own Atelier Saddal 30 years ago, focusing on exclusive, custom-made jewelry.
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ARNOLD SADDAL

Born into a family of traditional goldsmiths, Arnold Saddal grows up in Amsterdam. From a young age, he is fascinated by the beauty of extraordinary jewelry and gemstones. It's no wonder that he decides to continue the family line as a diamond dealer. Arnold completes his master’s exam in 1989 and works for several years for the most renowned diamond dealers and jewelers in Europe. In 1994, he establishes Atelier Saddal, naturally in Amsterdam, the largest diamond city in the world with a diamond history of over 400 years.

Geraldine saddle

From the moment Geraldine Arnold gets to know Arnold, they are inseparable. While Arnold, as a goldsmith, mainly focuses on sourcing, production, and commercial matters, Geraldine has been the creative mind behind every design of Atelier Saddal for twenty years. With her expertise and impeccable taste in jewelry design, she continually fulfills the wishes of the wearer of the jewelry.

YVes saddle

The oldest son of Arnold and Geraldine is the oldest descendant of goldsmiths in the family. Yves holds his master’s certificate and works as a goldsmith in the family business. This way, he learns the trade from his parents and continues the family line, just like many generations before him. Yves is a young and ambitious craftsman, who is now firmly establishing his own jewelry brand Yves&Odile .

Leon saddle

Leon, the youngest member of the Saddal family, completed his audiovisual training at the Media College in Amsterdam in 2023. He is very passionate about photographing and filming jewelry. Therefore, he did not hesitate to take on the task of building the website for Atelier Saddal. In addition, he works in the hospitality industry at Brasserie Van Dam in Amsterdam.

Michel kamburyan

Michel is known as one of the best master goldsmiths, nationally and internationally appreciated by his fellow goldsmiths. He trained in Istanbul and has been working at Atelier Saddal for over 25 years. His craftsmanship and dedication have been creating the most beautiful jewelry in our collection for years.

Rebecca

Born in Milan and trained at the prestigious trade school in Rome, Rebecca brings Italian refinement and precision to Atelier Saddal. As a goldsmith with a passion for design, she works not only with her hands but also digitally; she designs our jewelry in 3D, where every detail is crafted to perfection. Her background in both traditional and modern techniques makes her the bridge between craftsmanship and innovation. Rebecca's designs exude elegance and balance; she knows exactly how an idea transforms from sketch to reality.

Guusje

Guusje is attending the Vocational School and is interning at Atelier Saddal. With her eager attitude and steady hand, she is learning the craft up close, from soldering to finishing the smallest details. She brings fresh energy and a great sense of precision to the workshop. At Saddal, she discovers what true craftsmanship means: taking time, listening to the material, and creating something lasting step by step.

Contribute our little stone

Not only in creating jewelry, but also in the way of working, Atelier Saddal consciously strives for a unique position. Jewelry may be precious, but it should never come at the expense of the earth. That is why we fundamentally work exclusively with conflict-free diamonds that are purchased within a regulated trade, and we do not buy any precious metal that is not fully traceable. This way, we constantly keep an eye on the sometimes mining-associated human or environmental issues. Our gold comes directly from the existing market, after which we melt it down through controlled processes
into new gold. It goes without saying that Saddal certifies and signs each piece of jewelry as a unique Saddal.

Atelier Saddal is actively involved with Dance4Life, a department of the
Rutgers Foundation. Dance4Life uses music and dance to provide sexual education to young people.
By involving and inspiring them, Dance4Life motivates young people to take action themselves and
to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS worldwide.

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