About us
The story of BerNice begins in the sunny South of France, where Bernadette was inspired by the colours, materials and crafts of the region. Back in the Netherlands, her dream of having her own shop kept nagging. In the hotel where she worked, she met Bas. While others thought her dream was too daring, he did believe in her. Together they decided to go for it. In 2002, they opened their shop Parisienne on Berenstraat number 4 in Amsterdam. The first few days they slept in the shop, because there was no alarm yet – but that didn't stop them.
Ten years later...
they discovered how much fun it is to design and make their own jewelry. What started as a creative outlet grew into their own brand: BerNice by Parisienne . The name is a combination of Bernadette and Nice, the French city that inspired her so much. The jewelry is colorful, handmade and always unique – with components from family businesses in Europe. Each design tells its own story and is created with love in the studio.
Parisienne can now be found at Berenstraat number 26, where the brand continues to grow with an enthusiastic team and a permanent group of loyal customers. Paris, Nice and Milan remain the most important sources of inspiration. BerNice stands for spontaneity, creativity and joie de vivre . The jewelry brings color, fun and a touch of holiday feeling into everyday life. That is exactly the feeling you get when you enter the store or visit the webshop.