Bones and twigs
My very first collection.
I have a routine in my life, whenever something is wrong or if I feel worried, tired, stressed, anxious about something: I go out for long walks in the nearby woods to clear my mind.
It is not surprising studies show that nature calms and unwinds us.
So yes, the inspiration for this collection is the deep connection that we have, us human, to nature.
This link has given birth to age-old traditions: animism, paganism, chamanism, witchcraft and many others.
So, I focused on 2 things to create this collection: bones and twigs. The pieces are designed to look like a delicate tangle of small bones and little branches (dead or flotting wood). In these tangles, the bones can replace the twigs and the twigs can replace the bones. Some are taking the form of amulets or talismans, while others are shaped like spirits or supernatural creatures.
Chosing to wear these pieces of jewelry is to honor our connection to nature.
Due to the symbolism embedded in this colllection, I do clean them and re-energize them before they go to their new owner.
This collection is made in sterling silver and is set with semi-precious stones.