CREATE-by Maria Apostolou

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CREATE-by Maria Apostolou

I'm a jewelry designer/metalsmith, located in Chalkida, Greece. More about my work at: http://create Beauty can be transient or hidden in the mundane.

Η ενασχόλησή μου με το χειροποίητο κόσμημα ξεκίνησε το 2005. Έχω παρακολουθήσει εργαστήρια και σεμινάρια σύγχρονου εικαστικού κοσμήματος στη Χαλκίδα και στο Λονδίνο.
Σήμερα, συνεχίζω να σχεδιάζω και να κατασκευάζω κοσμήματα στο εργαστήριό μου στη Χαλκίδα, τα οποία συνδυάζουν ασήμι και ημιπολύτιμους λίθους με υλικά και αντικείμενα όπως κλωστή, ύφασμα, μαλλί, χαρτί, βότσαλα, κοχύλια, ρητίνη κ.ά.
Το ενδιαφέρον μου εστιάζεται στη δημιουργική χρήση και το συνδυασμό υλικών, στα οποία προσδίδεται αξία, με άλλα, τα οποία μπορεί να θεωρηθούν καθημερινά, αναλώσιμα ή λιγότερο “πολύτιμα”.
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I have studied jewelry design and fabrication techniques at the Municipal School of Jewelry of my hometown, Chalkida, in Greece, from 2005 to 2007. Since that time, I continue to experiment with different mediums and take regular classes as often as possible. My work can be described as a continuous search for beauty and simplicity. Sometimes it 's in the little details, in a delicate leaf or even in the decay. Beauty is thought to be subjective, hence it can be found potentially everywhere. Studying colors and textures of the surrounding environment, collecting natural specimens and observing seasonal transformations are ways to approach what is often elusive. In this quest, precious and non-precious materials are equally important. I often choose to combine sterling silver and gemstones with alternative or repurposed materials like resin, paper, pebbles, fibers and textiles not only for their visual and tactile qualities, but also for the stories they carry within. To integrate them, I'm drawn by simple, geometrical shapes and abstract botanical forms, which are then meticulously rendered into wearable objects.

13/10/2026

A little silver leaf, hand-braided into a sturdy macrame bracelet in early colours 🌿

01/10/2026

A new pair of semi-circular earrings. ✨
Light, effortless, and made for everyday wear.

14/09/2026

A few more pictures of the macramé starfish bracelet ✨

12/09/2026

Two bracelets, two colour combinations. 💙

Blue and mustard yellow macramé with a sterling silver starfish, and a blue circle bracelet finished with a terracotta braided cord and sterling silver clasp.

Both are adjustable and were custom-made to match their lovely owner. ✨

10/08/2026

The largest sea urchin in my collection 🐚✨

Gold plated and finished with a sparkling 4mm rose cut blue topaz, set in the centre.

Inspired by the sea and and the beautiful forms found in nature. 🌊

03/08/2026

New ring featuring a striking rose-cut blue topaz, framed by sterling silver and tiny 14k gold granules.

08/07/2026

A little ocean-inspired birthday gift set. 💙
Sea urchin earrings with turquoise, paired with a matching sea urchin bracelet featuring blue topaz. Ready to celebrate someone special. ✨

25/06/2026

Watch how I finish these fish earrings and pendant by adding resin mixed with pigments. After removing any air bubbly, the resin cures for 24 hours....and they're ready to wear. 🐟💙

20/06/2026

Tiny sea treasures in oxidised silver. 🌊♥️🖤

01/06/2026

Pearl & rose stud earrings 🌹🤍
Recently made as teacher appreciation gifts ✨
A small thank you for the people who help us grow.

Address

Chalkída

Website

http://createjewelry.gr/

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