Art and design by Boriana Giormova – funny, geeky, cute, creepy and weird drawings, handmade jewelry and crafts
These wire wrapped copper cuff bracelet and drop earrings just found a new home as a set! I’m so happy. I spent a whole week making them. Well, all the time which I could squeeze off my hectic days at least. And I really like how they turned out. You can see my weaving process …
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I had hammered these copper washers some time ago and had woven green jadeite stones into them with silver wire. These days I finally made them into earrings! Managed to get this absolutely unique patina on them: If you look closely, there are so many colors on their surface – yellows, oranges and even purplish …
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I made these copper earrings with turquoise gemstones as another experiment with my favorite hammered teardrop elements. I love how they make jewelry dangle, shimmer and shine with every movement. And a faint gentle sound can be heard which is just enchanting. So, apart from poetry, here are the earrings themselves: How I crafted them …
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I made these earrings from wire, copper washers, natural garnet faceted stones and glass seed beads. Wanted to create something which includes movement and a play with light reflections. Used hammered copper and sterling silver wire to shape them. Each earring has five long copper teardrops attached to a small silver triangle wrapped with silver …
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If you love handmade jewelry and boho earrings these new designs might be exactly for you. They are not new, actually. I made them in the summer, then oxidized them a bit, then left copper’s natural patina to develop for quite some time. Copper has long been one of my favorite materials to work with …
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I’ve created so many jewelry items lately, that I lost count of them. Actually, I’ve started many more than I’ve finished. I want to make posts for them but somehow this has been one of the last things on my to-do list. And I still want to add them to my visual journal here. So …
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I love the Celtic flower shape. I made these earrings from stainless steel wire and natural purple amethyst stone chips. Finished them with sterling silver hooks for maximum comfort, even for sensitive ears. I used 22 gauge (0.8 mm) stainless steel 304 wire. It is hard to shape in this floral structure but I love …
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There’s something special about wearing jewelry that has been made by hand—each piece carries a little bit of the maker’s heart and creativity. These mixed metal drop earrings with natural amethyst gemstones are no exception. They’re a blend of simplicity and elegance, designed for those who appreciate unique, handmade pieces. Each earring features three hammered …
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Sometimes, the simplest pieces of jewelry hold the most meaning. These delicate aquamarine earrings are one of my favorite designs—crafted with care, wrapped in a herringbone pattern, and finished with handmade sterling silver ear wires. Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, has such a calming presence with its gentle blue hue. I love how it catches …
Some designs come quickly, and others take time to find their shape. These long aquamarine earrings were the latter. I wanted them to feel delicate but also have movement—something light yet noticeable. Each earring has three tiny flowers, each with 3mm faceted aquamarine stones, and at the very end, a 6mm natural aquamarine. The process of shaping and …
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Cute Strange Creatures 