Who is behind
Thalie Vintage ?
Hi, welcome to Thalie Vintage.
My name is Simonette, I'm from France and I'm the founder of the brand.
Chapter 1:
My background
Optical engineer by training with a specialization and PhD in laser physics, I spent 15 years developing industrial ultra-short pulse lasers for cutting and marking applications.
If you look at your smartphone, many of the electronic components, the glass of the screen, the holes of the speaker, are cut or drilled with high precision lasers. That is the type of lasers I was working on developing, together with a team of Engineers and Scientists.
Chapter 2:
The Spark & The Passion
In 2019, I was on a holiday in New York, and I was looking for a birthday gift for my mother. I came across an antique jewelry shop, and found myself amazed by the craftsmanship of the Art Deco pieces that were on display. I finally chose a cameo for my mother.
On my return, the thought of the beautiful pieces I saw did not leave me, and I started to invest to build my personal collection.
In 2020, I wished for my newly found passion to be more than only collecting, and I opened Thalie Vintage’s Etsy shop.
Chapter 3:
First steps as an entrepreneur
In 2025 and after 5 years of selling on Etsy, I decided that it was time to take a leap of faith and start working full-time on the business. I was also interested in exploring laser applications in jewelry.
While I continued to sell antique jewelry, I also began experimenting with laser engraving on contemporary pendants in parallel.
Creating each unique piece of a collection now on sale was a very fulfilling activity for me. In the photo, you can see the very first pieces I created, and I am extremely grateful that some have already been acquired by customers from all over the world.
Chapter 4:
Swiss Excellence & The Future
Mid-term, I plan to expand my laser capability and collaborate with professional goldsmiths and gemstone setters to create unique pieces with the best of the craftsmanship one can find in Switzerland.
Switzerland, with its historical synergy between luxury watchmaking and haute joaillerie, is the perfect place to find the finest goldsmithing skills.
Thank you for being here
I am happy to welcome you to follow my journey through antique jewelry, lasers, and unique modern pieces creation.