Seattle, Washington. USA
Kosmimata by Sophia Georgiopoulou
Inspired by the Roman, Hellenistic and Byzantine jewelry of the Near East, my work focuses on a reinterpretation of these ornate, intricately wrought, gold forms. My pieces seek to create a bridge between the beauty of that ancient cultural heritage and modern aesthetics.
Using traditional jewelry making techniques, I am interested in building a body of work that will be relevant to the present time but also represent, in terms of technique and skill, a link to the jewelry making traditions of the past.
Materials: 18k gold, sterling silver Precious Metal Clay, sterling silver, citrine
Dimensions: 2’’ x 2’’ x 22’’
Hand fabricated, hand formed, granulation
Photo credit: Sophia Georgiopoulou
Incrementi Brooch
Materials: 18k gold, South Sea pearls, topaz, almandine garnet, rhodolite garnet
Dimensions: 3’’ x 2.5’’ x 0.7’’
Hand fabricated, granulation
Photo credit: Sophia Georgiopoulou
Amaseia Flower Ring
Materials: 18k gold, South Sea pearls
Dimensions: 1.75’’ x 1.5’’ x 0.25’’
Hand fabricated, granulation
Photo credit: Sophia Georgiopoulou
Alexandria Silver Earrings
Materials: 18k gold, sterling silver
Dimensions: 2" x 0.75 x 2"
Hand fabricated, domed, pierced, soldered, granulation, patina
Photo credit: Sofia Georgiopoulou
Alexandria Flower Ring
Materials: 18k gold, South Sea pearl
Dimensions: 1.5" x 2" x 0.25"
Hand fabricated, domed, pierced, soldered, granulation, textured
Photo credit: Sofia Georgiopoulou
Orbis Pendant
Materials: 18k gold
Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" ; chain 20"
Hand fabricated, domed, pierced, soldered, granulation; hand fabricated, hand woven chain
