From a deal on “The Lion’s Den” to a fully packaged parcel delivered to the end customer—jewelry that preserves memories

Some products combine timeless elegance with true innovation. And they need a partner who excels at both: the highest quality craftsmanship and a seamless process—from the initial idea to the moment the package arrives at the end customer’s doorstep.

This was exactly the challenge facing Henrik Hühn and Moritz Tschischkale, the founders of the Düsseldorf-based startup Jourries. Known from the TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen,” where they won over investors Dagmar Wöhrl and Janna Ensthaler, Jourries is based on an idea that’s as simple as it is touching: jewelry that preserves memories. Hidden inside the central gemstone of each piece is an NFC chip. When you hold your smartphone up to it, personal photos, messages, and moments come to life in the accompanying app. The medallion of the 21st century.

Developing a product like this is one thing. Delivering it consistently, customized, and reliably to every single end customer is another. Jourries wasn’t looking for a mere supplier, but rather a partner who would accompany the product every step of the way—with a dedicated point of contact and everything provided from a single source, without the founding team having to handle production, logistics, or shipping themselves.

To bring this vision to life, Ars Vivendi Germany became the production partner for every stage of the process—drawing on over 40 years of industry expertise and based in Pforzheim, the “City of Gold,” where a unique concentration of specialized companies and experts makes it possible to produce high-quality jewelry—from concept to mass production—all within a very small area.

Together with Jourries, we turned the idea into a tangible product. From the initial briefing and mood board through the design process using modern CAD technology to consulting on material and technical issues, we were there every step of the way. We deliberately chose high-quality stainless steel over a softer material—it’s more robust and durable, for pieces of jewelry that, ideally, will last a lifetime. Set with genuine natural stones, each piece is one-of-a-kind: water-resistant and suitable for everyday wear, yet elegant enough for special occasions. The integration of NFC technology and the subsequent prototype development ensured that aesthetics and function mesh perfectly.

The prototype became a production model. We took over the mass production of the blanks, ensuring consistently high quality, as well as the warehousing of all components. This ensured that all parts were available at all times as soon as an order was received—flexibly scalable from the first test run to increasing production volumes.

This is where the true strength of our collaboration shines through. As soon as an order is placed in the Jourries shop, we process it immediately and craft each piece of jewelry individually according to the customer’s specifications. Upon request, we can also add a personalized laser engraving —tailored to the end customer’s specific wishes, whether it’s a name, a date, or a message that makes the piece truly one-of-a-kind. We then assemble, inspect, and package each piece and ship it directly to the end customer—upon request, as white-label fulfillment in Jourries’ branded packaging, complete with their inserts and without any visible reference to us as the production partner. Jourries doesn’t have to worry about a single one of these steps.

This is exactly where you see what makes a true production partnership: We don’t think in terms of individual steps, but rather accompany a product throughout its entire journey—from the initial idea to the moment it reaches its wearer. The brand remains front and center; the responsibility lies with us.

Are you also faced with the challenge of not only developing a product but also delivering it consistently and tailored to your needs? Put that responsibility in our hands—from development through mass production to complete fulfillment, all from a single source and with a dedicated point of contact at your side. Get in touch with us.

We provided the following services for this project:

• Consulting
• Briefing, mood board
• Design creation
• Advice on materials & technology
• Integration of NFC Technology
• Prototype construction
• Series production
• Warehousing
• Custom Packaging
• Custom laser engraving according to customer specifications
• Final inspection
• Packaging & Shipping/White-Label Fulfillment