Janine Cardona

Janine Cardona is an educator, artist and jewellery maker who founded Janine Jewellery in 2021. Her practice combines contemporary jewellery design with traditional Maltese ganutell, which she developed into her Ganutell Ġojjell line. In 2024, Janine received First Prize in the Textiles category of the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti 2023 for Ganutell: A Twist to Tradition. Through collections ranging from everyday pieces to elaborate statement designs, she continues to reinterpret heritage through contemporary forms, combining traditional craftsmanship with creativity and modern design.