Showing posts with label inspiration: nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration: nature. Show all posts
Little Birds
6/17/2015
Noon
Light unblinking,
time empty of minutes,
a bird stopped short in air.
Later
Light flung down,
the pillars awake
and, without moving, dance.
Full Sun
The time is transparent:
even if the bird is invisible,
let us see the color of his song.
- Octavio Paz, 1914-1998
I am completely amazed by Eric Whitacre's interpretation of this poem. I love the harmony, complexity, intensity of "Little Birds" composition, and the tangible atmosphere of quiet afternoon, when the sun is scorching and silence is broken only by a birds' song. I can feel a touch of nostalgia here, along with solitude and freedom... So moving and so beautiful! I just had to preserve all those emotions in the form of jewellery.
Necklace and earrings are made from scratch by hand from pure, finest quality silver (.999) and .925 sterling silver components (ear studs, bail, connecting elements, snake chain). This jewellery set is decorated with flawless, dreamy blue sapphires, drops of sunny citrines, and with small (~ 5mm), hand carved silver birds. Openwork, delicate and slender design reflects the subtlety and lightness of the melody.
One of a kind, eco friendly, ethically sourced and crafted with passion.
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The little flame
3/27/2014
Very small and delicate pendant inspired by fire element. Handmade out of fine silver, sterling silver and red zirconia.
Gates of Doriath
3/27/2014
Necklace made by hand out of fine silver, sterling silver and labradorites, inspired by the forests of Doriath from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion" and "The Children of Hurin". Doriath was the realm of Sindar - Grey Elves - ruled by Elu Thingol and Melian the Maia.
The necklace is adorned with two trees, which branches and roots are interlacing into Celtic triquetra knots. At some angles, the dark green stone you can see in the center flashes light, warm shades of green. Thanks to its unusual inclusion, sometimes you can see also a line of light blue colour on its left side. Is this Luthien dancing...?
Dandelions
3/26/2014
Very delicate silver pendant inspired by blossoming dandelions. Made by hand of fine silver, sterling silver and citrine. Oxidized and polished.
Total length, including the bail, is 3cm. The biggest flower measures 3mm :)
Silent observation
2/16/2014
I finally made my first ring! I am really proud that I managed to make it in a proper size, but this is rather a matter of beginner's luck, not a trained eye ;) I decided to give it a try after Kornelia Sus shared her first attempts at making rings on her blog. Thought that I am not the only one person who was so afraid of making rings was really encouraging- thank you! :)
