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I believe jewelry is not just an accessory.

Across cultures and centuries, humans shaped objects to

protect, remember, and transform.
I work within that lineage.

 

Your story does not live only inside you.

Through hand-formed objects, I help inner memories, emotions, and turning points take shape — so they can be carried, remembered, and lived forward.

 

Each piece I create is hand-sculpted — imperfect, intentional, and alive.
No two are the same, because no two lives are the same.

These pieces are made to hold memory, to support emotional strength,
and to remind the wearer of their own inner authority.

I create slowly, consciously, and with respect for the process.

 

This jewelry is for those who choose

meaning over trends,
depth over noise,
and value defined from within.

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Seek pieces that resonate with your journey — protection, transformation, memory, or inner authority.

Wear it as part of your rhythm — to remember, to protect, to hold meaning — as a companion in everyday life.

 
Consider how it will live with you, supporting identity and emotional strength daily.



Trust the piece that calls to you.

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Organic sculptural forms

Each piece grows from the same intention: form that feels true. Hand-sculpted without molds, with organic shapes and gentle irregularities, these pieces pay homage to the felt experience — the line between memory and presence, instinct and expression. They are not created to fit an ideal of perfection, but to reflect moments that are lived, held, and carried. These are jewelry forms that speak directly to the body, grounding emotion into wearable presence.

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Nature Imprints

These pieces are like portals — fragments of sea, earth, and plant that hold a story of a place and a lived moment. They are reminders of thresholds crossed, journeys taken, and inner landscapes remembered.
In this collection, the earth itself becomes collaborator. Shell fragments, sage imprints, and botanical textures are translated into bronze and stone, each piece preserving a memory of place and passage. These are talismanic forms: reminders of paths walked, thresholds crossed, and moments that reshape us. They carry voice and resonance — not as souvenirs, but as worn anchors of experience.

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Talisman Pieces


This collection draws from ancient symbolism — forms and signs that have traveled through time, carrying meaning across cultures and generations. These symbols are not used as ornament, but as vessels: shapes that have long been trusted to protect, ground, and remind.
Each talisman is created with intention, shaped slowly and deliberately. They are objects of empowerment — not by force, but by presence — supporting the wearer in staying connected to themselves and to what truly matters. 

Objects to Wear & Keep
Currently selected objects — unique pieces available now.

Each piece is handmade by me, one at a time, and shipped directly from my atelier.

The Hand & the Making

Each piece begins in my hands.
There are no molds, no repetitions, no shortcuts — only touch, time, and attention.

I work from my home atelier, on a hill in Slovenia, at the edge of the forest. When I am not working, I am in the garden or among the trees. This landscape shapes my rhythm and my way of making as much as the material itself.

I have been creating with my hands since my early twenties. Today, every piece is made by me, finished by me, and sent by me — a one-woman practice carried from beginning to end by the same hands.

I work slowly, often in a meditative state, allowing form to emerge through movement rather than control. The hand leaves its trace in every curve, texture, and irregularity. These marks are intentional — not as signatures, but as evidence of presence.

Making is a dialogue for me: between intuition and material, memory and form. Inspired by nature and the ancient world, the process holds pauses, adjustments, and listening. What results is not perfection, but honesty — a piece shaped by human hands, meant for another human body.

This is why no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Each one carries its own rhythm, its own quiet story, formed in the intimacy of the atelier.

The Material

 

I work with material that allows form to emerge slowly, by hand, through touch and intuition. In its raw state, it is soft and malleable, almost like earth. This quality makes it especially suited for shaping organic forms, symbols, and textures that carry meaning rather than perfection.

After firing, the material transforms into solid bronze with a warm, gold-like hue. This moment of transformation is essential to the process — what begins as something fragile becomes enduring, much like the inner experiences these pieces are meant to hold.

Bronze has been used across cultures for centuries to create objects of ritual, protection, and remembrance. It carries a sense of history and permanence, while remaining grounded and honest. Its subtle variations, natural patina, and occasional imperfections are not flaws, but part of its character — signs of something made by hand and meant to be lived with.

Each piece is shaped individually and finished with care. Over time, bronze may deepen in tone, responding to touch and wear, developing a surface that reflects the life it is carried through. In this way, the material continues to evolve alongside its wearer.

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Care & Aging

Bronze is a living material.

Over time, it responds to touch, air, and wear — developing a natural patina that reflects how it is worn and lived with.

You may notice subtle changes in tone, a deepening of color, or gentle marks that appear through everyday use. These are not flaws, but part of the material’s character. Like memory, they accumulate slowly, making each piece more personal with time.

If you wish to restore brightness, the simplest and fastest way is to place the jewelry in hot water with a small pinch of citric acid. Any oxidation will disappear within seconds. Rinse with clean water and dry gently with a soft cloth.

When worn regularly — especially rings — the surface naturally cleans itself through contact with the skin. Daily wear helps maintain the shine and keeps oxidation from settling, allowing the piece to stay bright through use rather than care.

 

To care for your jewelry:

Store it in a dry place when not worn

Polish it with jewelry cloth

 

Some choose to keep the natural patina; others return to a brighter surface from time to time. There is no right way — only what feels aligned with you. These pieces are meant to be worn, not preserved untouched. They are created to age alongside you, carrying traces of life, movement, and memory.

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