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© Simeon Shomov
© Simeon Shomov
© Simeon Shomov
© Simeon Shomov

Simeon Shomov

  • Jewellery maker
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Master Artisan
Simeon Shomov Jewellery maker
Contact
Bulgarian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+359 887102200
© Simeon Shomov

Bringing fairy tales to life

  • • Simeon’s jewellery tells vivid stories and engage the mind
  • • His sense of humour matches his fantastic imagination
  • • He is always looking at the bright side of life

Among Simeon Shomov’s professional aspirations to continue working without glasses stands out. Born in Sofia in 1985 to artistic parents – he grew up just in time to miss the roaring Socialist regime in Bulgaria – he remembers wanting to be a famous actor. Later his wish morphed into wanting to become a businessman. Simeon graduated in computer science and quickly reached the conclusion that his vocation lay elsewhere. He found it in jewellery making. Simeon’s pieces are finely woven fairy tales, in which one can peel layer after layer of imagination and magnetism. He replenishes his creative bucket mostly in nature, ideally with his girlfriend, affectionately referred to as 'the Goblin' and Panteley (their camper) – they like to travel and discover new, wonderful places for counting stars or swimming in the sea and surfing. He then transforms these memories into unique jewellery pieces.

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Works

  • © Simeon Shomov
  • © Simeon Shomov
  • © Simeon Shomov
  • © Simeon Shomov
  • © Simeon Shomov
Photo: © Simeon Shomov
Don Quixote Is Travelling necklace

This silver necklace depicts a miniature three-dimensional scene of Don Quixote and the windmill. The blades of the windmill can move or be propelled by wind. The windmill is hollow, and the base is finished with a rough texture. This necklace is finished with black oxidation and gold plate, adding depth and contrast. The miniature figure of Don Quixote is modelled in wax with a needle technique under a microscope, then cast with silver.

Length 55 cm

Photo: © Simeon Shomov
Little Prince Is Travelling necklace

This silver necklace depicts a miniature three-dimensional scene of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince and birds, based on the author’s illustration from the book The Little Prince. The necklace has been finished with a rough texture, white oxidation, and gold plate adding contrast and depth. The silver elements are fixed to a river stone with a special construction for optimal strength. The miniature figure of the Little Prince is modelled in wax with a needle using a microscope. The modelled wax is then cast with silver.

Length 50 cm

Photo: © Simeon Shomov
Flora And Fauna – Dreams Are Reality necklace

This sculptural silver necklace depicts a miniature Pegasus on a handcrafted base of modelled flowers. The necklace is finished with black oxidation and gold plate to further depth and contrast. The miniature figure of the horse is modelled in wax with a needle technique using a microscope, then cast out of silver.

Length 85 cm

Photo: © Simeon Shomov
Around Us necklace

This silver necklace is crafted with a sculptural figure of an angel fixed atop a special wooden base. The necklace is finished with 24k gold plate, creating a bold contrast. The miniature figure of the angel is modelled in wax with a needle using a microscope. The wax modelled sculpture is then cast from silver.

Length 80 cm

Photo: © Simeon Shomov
Between The Clouds bracelet

This silver bracelet is crafted with a miniature sculptural scene of an angel and clouds. The angel is made from wax using a needle. Simeon Shomov uses a microscope to create the figure with a needle and finally casts it with silver.

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