Handmade Nature Inspired Jewelry for Planty People :)
Welcome to the Svbstrate, my little collection of flora/fauna inspired jewelry!
My name is Julia and I started this collection of sterling silver jewelry in the fall of 2023. I'm so inspired my nature in my daily life, being an avid plant collector and critter enthusiast myself. It's incredible that taking a few minutes to stroll through the woods and absorb your surroundings can unveil such a vast and buzzing little world. I want my jewelry to emulate that feeling of walking the forest and discovering life; the feeling of lifting a stone a finding a whole community of critters and plantlings, or watching a traffic jam of ants make their way up a tree trunk.
I carefully hand-carve each of my designs in wax before sending them to a local casting company. Once each piece is reborn in metal, I clean them up, give them a nice polish and send them off to their new homes! I myself have had frustrating experiences buying jewelry that would ultimately tarnish and leave my skin green. My pieces are handmade in solid sterling silver, so they are made to LAST!
This is a project I'm really passionate about and I want to thank each any every one of you who chose to support my little endeavor! I have big plans for growth and I'd love to have you follow along in the journey. Thank you for reading!