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)!

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!

Meraldia @ Ermoumag

My creations were presented last week at Ermoumag! Ermoumag is an online magazine of fashion and shopping, based in Athens but with news from Greece, Europe and all over the world.

This is a pair of earrings I created specifically for the readers of this online magazine. The earrings are made of 925 sterling silver and red cotton cord. So, you can win this giveaway by leaving a comment at Ermoumag!

And all these, thanks to my dearest co-blogger Nina. You can visit her blog here and see many vintage and retro outfits as well as many information about ethical shopping.

Thank you, Nina, so much!!

Flower Pendant

It seems that I do like flowers! After two pendants and a pair of earrings , now another pendant inspired by spring flowers. Enjoy!

While creating, I have taken some pictures to show you a part of the procedure:

then..

...and finally featuring:

Before wishing you all a happy new week I have to thank the dearest co blogger Nells for the blog award! Thank you, darling, you simply made my day!

xoxo

Coral Earrings

Back to creations again with a new pair of earrings!

 Coral gemstones...

... 925 sterling silver

and the result..

xoxo

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)

History of a Pendant: Step by Step

Today I will share with you the procedure of creating a jewel: from silver nuggets to a pendant ready to wear!

Melting pure silver nuggets to a solid silver block:

After passing the solid block from the rolling mill a few times and cutting the rough edges I have produced a silver plate:

Cutting the shape of a flower:

 

 Adding a soldering silver ball...

and silver wire:

 Soldering procedure:

 Then:

After polishing the pendant:

 

And finally, the best part: wearing the pendant and feel happy!!