What are your sources of inspiration?
I believe that my inspiration comes from the hidden inner form of things. Jewellery making calls me to unravel a tale hidden deep in metal and transform it into an object that fully satisfies the senses: complex to discover in its details, pleasing to wear and meaningful in its concept.
Do you master any specific techniques?
I may be proficient in traditional jewellery techniques, such as wax sculpting, stone setting or other similar techniques, but the truth is the more I know the less I feel it will ever be enough. Also, working with alternative materials (wool, paper, textile, pigments, plastic) is a very rewarding process for me, as creativity knows no bounds than those you set yourself.
©Miruna Belicovici
How do you express tradition and innovation in your work?
Mostly by meaning and contrast. Creating a perfectly built structure and challenging it with the rough beauty of some well-chosen accents fascinates me. I find mixing copper and gold, perfectly polished surfaces with raw stones, or flawless cut diamonds embedded in rough organic textures truly addictive and aesthetically rewarding. In these works, I try to capture the subtle flavour of imperfection and impermanence.
How would you define your craft and what do you love about it?
A drop of magic in a sea of relentless work, perseverance and almost addictive curiosity towards all the beauty and wonders of life. I love the meaningful connections, the personal encounters, and the wearers of my creations. The fact that people entrust me with their desires and feelings to shape a jewel that reflects their individuality honours me.