Countless clicks (I sacrificed my sleeping hours for this) were made while browsing through Etsy listings of tassel earrings. I was looking for extraordinary handmade jewellery with exceptional design, the one that stands out from the crowd.
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I came up with a list of 10 most appealing designer shops from 7 countries across the globe– one from Turkey, UK, Latvia, Greece and Spain, two from Poland and Australia came as the most represented with total of 3 shops. One shop owner is a man, one is mother and daughter duo and other are female designers.
The ones that stood out with design and quality of work I present to you in order to salute to creators behind this work and sophisticated ears wearing these designer pieces.
1. Epuu // Istambul, Turkey, made by Ebru
"Epuu" is an Istanbul-based shop of women accessories made with high-quality venise lace mostly combined with chains, beads, metals and other textile supplies. Ebru says that searching and hunting for lace is one of the most exciting process in her job, because it is the lace itself that inspires her, its beauty and feminine look. Her work with accessories began as a hobby while studying Architecture, then it became a passion and a full-time job.
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2. BURBERGA earrings // Cesis, Latvia, made by Ilze Tigule
She is a craftswoman and a designer whose passion is to create fascinating jewellery and accessories. She uses only the best quality raw materials and her aim is that every piece of jewellery is the most comfortable for its wearer. She lives with husband, three kids, a dog and a cat in Gauja National park and she promises that every piece of jewellery comes with a fresh breeze of forest air.
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3. Havanaflamingo // Barcelona, Spain, made by Russ Gordillo
Russ Gordillo, jewelry designer and maker. He tells “I consider I am half way between “more is more” and “less is more”, as I feel comfortable creating pieces following both trends. I am an admirer of pieces with a personal design, an admirer of ethnic and vintage designs.”
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4. GiSoutacheJewelry // Poznan, Poland , made by Joanna
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5. DetailLondon // London, UK, made by Victoria Winter
She lives near many of Londons' noted markets such as, Brick Lane, Camden and Spitalfields and as a designer of jewellery she admits it makes her feel as though in constant touch with inspiring places and inspiring people.
Her loves are fashion jewellery ( which she makes ), design, fashion, music, food, London life and of course people. Her own jewellery designs are driven by a basic love of materials, particularly beads which she has loved since wee one.
Her loves are fashion jewellery ( which she makes ), design, fashion, music, food, London life and of course people. Her own jewellery designs are driven by a basic love of materials, particularly beads which she has loved since wee one.
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6. LouLao // Brisbane, Australia, made by mother daughter team
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7. MadeByPearlAU // Perth, Australia, made by Pearl
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8. LivieRoseDesign // Port Douglas, Australia, made by Rose Mercer
Rose Mercer who says about herself “I am a jewellery artist with a seamstress’ heart.”
After finishing school she focused on jewellery, designing and selling at markets whilst travelling. "Wanting to combine my two loves I developed my latest range of textile jewellery. Inspired by natural products I endeavour to use only natural fibres, recycled and vintage fabrics to create beautiful and unique jewellery."
After finishing school she focused on jewellery, designing and selling at markets whilst travelling. "Wanting to combine my two loves I developed my latest range of textile jewellery. Inspired by natural products I endeavour to use only natural fibres, recycled and vintage fabrics to create beautiful and unique jewellery."
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9. Aliajeweleries // Thessaloniki, Greece, made by Aleka Chatzopoulou
Aleka Chatzopoulou started working at a jewelry lab as a metalsmith twenty years ago, she decided in 2014 to create her own jewelry collection with boho influence made from brass and silver 925.
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10. OzdobyZiemi // Limanowa, Poland, made by Marthe
Marthe is the owner and creative designer behind Ozdoby Ziemi. She has six cats. Her shop is a collection of handmade jewellery using highest quality materials, precious stones, minerals, soutache and silver.
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