Meet the Artisan

Josianne Calleja, Artisan and Designer of your bespoke fine Jewelry

My Journey as a Maltese Jewelry Artisan

Hello, I'm Josianne Calleja, founder of Jos Atelier, a registered Maltese artisan, silversmith and jewellery educator. Every piece you see here is handcrafted in my Malta workshop using traditional silversmithing techniques, transforming sterling silver into meaningful jewellery inspired by your story, your memories and the moments that matter most.


My Journey
  • I have been crafting for more than 20+ years always exploring different techniques and styles. 20 years ago started working on jewellery, experimenting with stainless steel, beads, polymer-clay and cord.
  • In 2015 I started cultivating an interest in silver jewellery and my firs every love, that is crafting crochet in silver started re-surfacing and I started to read more about filigree and how its worked. In 2018 I started researching local artisans who could teach me and in 2019 made my first contact with local artisans.
  • following a full course in filigree, I worked within the master artisan workshop. in 2024 started a course in MCAST  were I covered basics in  Jewellery making and consolidated and built more on my knowledge.
  • I am a registered as a Maltese artisan.
  • In 2023 I started creating bespoke, memorial and fingerprint jewellery.
  • Today welcoming customers to my workshop for jewellery-making experiences.

Why I Became a Jewellery Artisan

Jewellery has always fascinated me because it carries far more than beauty—it carries memories, emotions and stories.

What began as a curiosity soon became a passion for traditional craftsmanship. Learning silversmithing and filigree taught me patience, precision and the value of creating something entirely by hand.

Today, every piece I make reflects that journey. Whether I'm crafting a bespoke commission, preserving a fingerprint, teaching a workshop or creating a traditional filigree design, my goal is always the same: to create jewellery that means something to the person who wears it.

For me, the greatest reward is knowing that something created at my workbench may become part of someone else's story for generations to come.

As a mother of three, and a never ending list to do, I decided to take matter in my own hands. I moved from social work, teaching and guidance in order to focus on setting up this business. 2020 was a year of change and growth, as I transitioned from being employed full time, to taking care of the family, and also building a new business. The leap of faith was not a small one financially, but now 5 years down the line, that small business has grown. As I grew in my skills, so did the new requests and challenges, making every handcrafted item a great learning curve!
 

Why Choose Jos Atelier for Handmade Jewellery in Malta?

  • Handcrafted and Unique: Every piece is made by hand, ensuring you receive one-of-a-kind jewellery.
  • Memorial Jewellery: I specialize in custom memorial inlay pieces, perfect for preserving cherished memories.
  • Maltese Filigree: My jewellery features genuine, handcrafted Maltese filigree for an authentic touch.
  • Eco-Friendly Materials: I use recycled silver as my main metal to work with. however I still take some time to craft pieces in stainless steel, and polymer clay! Packaging is fully eco-friendly and certified as I wish to leave a cleaner footprint.
  • Affordable Luxury: My creations are accessible, and prices vary according to stones, material and working technique used. I do not inflate prices all year round and then give a discount at certain points, because I find this pointless, with bespoke items and therefore the prices reflect the nature of the product, the time dedicated to craft it, the stones. Nothing is bought for resell, hence making sure that the items are genuinely produced, locally, and all fine and precious metals are properly hallmarked and certified.  

Personalized Service and Customer Care

I connect with customers through email, Facebook, and TikTok, offering personalized support. 
 

My Mission: Create Sustainable and  Meaningful Jewellery. Shaping tradition and passion into heirloom pieces to be treasured

My mission is to offer eco-friendly, personalized jewellery that celebrates Maltese heritage and your memories. As we craft the item together, each piece is crafted with care, making it a perfect keepsake or gift.

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together

Whether you're looking for a bespoke piece, a meaningful memorial keepsake, a fingerprint pendant, or you'd like to experience the joy of making your own jewellery through one of my workshops, I'd love to hear your story.

Every commission starts with a conversation, and every workshop begins with a first step. Together, we can create something that will be treasured for years to come.