Meet the PJB Team

Pauline Janssen

After a Bachelor’s degree in Art History at the University of Ghent, a first professional experience at the Louvre and two degrees from prestigious institutions, respectively the GIA* and the GEMA*, Pauline had the chance to join Christie’s and Bonham’s, where her passion for antique jewellery was revealed. Eager to continue her training in the fascinating world of jewellery,

Pauline joined Sotheby’s as Junior Cataloguer of Online Sales in the Jewellery and Watches Department in London. Armed with this precious baggage, she founded Pauline’s Jewellery Box in 2017. Her company now has two boutiques, in Ixelles (BE) and in Mayfair (UK), and an online boutique.

GIA* (Gemological Institute of America Inc.)
GEM-A* (Gemmological Association of Great Britain)

Hélène Uzal

With antique dealers as parents, Hélène decided to continue her career in the world of Art & Luxury. She studied at the TNA School of Antwerp to become a goldsmith. Thanks to this learning experience she has a better understanding of the creation of jewellery. Hélène is also a Certified Diamond Grader of HRD Antwerpen.

After her first work experience at Bijouterie Holemans Brussels, as a goldsmith assistant and at the Diamond Factory Antwerp, she moved to London to work with an antique jewellery dealer in Mayfair. Thanks to these past experiences, she had the chance to work and participate at the most important Jewellery Fairs in the world, like Hong Kong Jewellery Fair, Palm Beach Antique Jewelry Design Fair, Miami Beach Jewelry and Watch show.

Hélène worked in London from 2014 until 2016. When she came back to Brussels in  2017, she started working as an administrative assistant at Maison Dior. Her PJB adventure started in February 2020. She is Pauline’s right hand and ready to assist you in any way possible.

Valeria Troisi

Valeria has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management from Artevelde University College, Ghent. During her bachelor studies, she traveled to Taiwan and studied during 6 months at the University of WENZAO in Kaohsiung. After her first foreign experience, she decided to get a Master’s degree in Fashion and Luxury Management at LUISS Business School, Rome.

Her first work experience started with an internship at Karla Otto, Milan as a PR & Communication Assistant. Shortly after, she decided to move back to Belgium, and started an internship at L’Oréal Brussels as PR & Communication Assistant.

After those two internships, she got her first job at top secret communication as Junior Press & Social Media Account. Valeria joined the PJB Team in November 2020 as Marketing and Communication Manager. She is fluent in Italian, French, Dutch, English & a small knowledge of Chinese and is ready to take PJB international.