Malachite pendant

Malachite gemstone in ancient times was believed to ward off disease, lightning and witchcraft. 

Today it is believed to absorb negative energy and to guard against radiation...

 ...and to release old traumas.

Even the World Cup Trophy has a malachite base.

This malachite pendant I was wearing on Friday was made in my workshop two years ago for my mum's name day. I used 925 sterling silver and this marvelous gemstone. I chose malachite because my mum's eyes have its color. Well, my eyes don't but some times I can't resist and I borrow the pendant. 

Thank you, mum, for the inspiration (and for allowing me to wear it)!

Maxi dress and citrine necklace

This summer I am obsessed with maxi dresses. They are feminine, stylish and comfortable at the same time. 

 This is the dress I wore yesterday. Bought two years ago from a tiny shop in London and still one of my favorites.

Styled with Anne Klein sandals

and a simple handcrafted (by me) necklace with citrine gemstone nuggets.

Turquoise Earrings

Summer is here (at last!) and turquoise is the official gemstone of the new season. 

 So, the first creation for this summer is a pair of earrings especially designed for my dearest friend Marina. I have used sterling silver 925 and of course, turquoise gemstones...

...while the technique of hammering  adds an ancient look to the earrings. 

 I hope she will enjoy her present!

Tourmaline earrings

Today I am presenting you a new version of the coral earrings. I have used the same design but I replaced coral with my favorite gemstone, tourmaline.

How much I love this gemstone!

For this pair I used as usual 925 sterling silver.

And as they look from the back side

Happy new week everyone!

Coral Earrings

Back to creations again with a new pair of earrings!

 Coral gemstones...

... 925 sterling silver

and the result..

xoxo

Spring Bouquet Ring

Spring is in the air...

and it's so inspiring!

A new ring made of wire and colorful gemstones...

turquoise, black jade and coral.

Spring is in the air at last!!!

Flower Earrings

 

 Do you remember this flower pendant? You can see the creative procedure here.

Today I will show you a pair of earrings in a similar design. Voila:

  

 I also used sterling silver 925..

  

and Rhodonite gemstone.

  

 

I think it's obvious how much I need spring to come at last!!!

Happy new month everyone!

Lapis Lazuli Brooch

First of all I have to thank the dearest co blogger Nina for the Doll Award. You can visit her blog here and see the great shoes she wears. 

And now I will show you the handmade (by me) brooch that completed my outfit in the previous post.

 

  

 I have used sterling silver wire.. 

and one of my favorite gemstones, Lapis Lazuli

 

which I love for its vivid color.

 

I wish you all a happy new week!

(cardigan Full Circle, asos.com)

A Desigual Coat and Earrings with Ribbons

These days it was raining heavily and so, I decided to take my Desigual coat out of the closet. It's the first time I wear it after I bought it last January.  Coats are my new obsession and this one is one of my favorites!

What I like about the Desigual brand is the colorful designs. I feel like this coat gives color to the gloomy winter and at the same time it keeps me warm. What else can I ask for?

 

I love the patterns and the details.

And the matching earrings: completely different than my previous creations!

These are made with riverstone gemstones, colorful Japanese glass, cord and ribbon. I have used a surgical steel earring hook ideal for people who suffer from allergies (like me).

 

I wish you all a colorful and happy new week!!!