​ANMARI
Contemporary jewelry
My Journey
I have always felt a deep desire to create.
For me, jewelry is more than just an object – it is language, emotion, and transformation. It is the way I give shape to my inner experiences, a space where matter becomes story.
Roots and Childhood — Early Influences
I grew up in Piatra NeamÈ›, nestled between the mountains and the calm of a small town, with summers spent at my grandparents’ home in HumuleÈ™ti — a playground for my creative explorations. My grandmother, a skilled seamstress, would hand me scraps of fabric that I transformed into tiny clothes for my dolls — my first attempts at creating meaning, form, and beauty.
Craftsmanship filled our home. My father, quietly passionate about sculpture, brought life to our space with wooden objects he had made — draperies, chandeliers, lamps — organic, warm, and full of presence. These were more than mere decorations; they were proof that the functional can become art, that a material can be transformed through emotion and care.
From them, I learned that an object carries the soul of its maker, and that authentic beauty arises from time, patience, and sincerity. This combination of sensitivity and attention to detail guided me toward jewelry, transforming material into a personal and artistic experience.
The Path to Art — Returning to Creation
Although I pursued a career in finance and accounting, my passion for creation never left me. At the age of 30, I felt called to return to what brought me joy: art and handcrafted work.
I began studying handmade jewelry in Bucharest and painting at the “Carmen Saeculare” Art School in Piatra NeamÈ›, exploring color, form, and texture. In parallel, practices in personal, spiritual, and energetic development, along with crystal therapy, helped me understand the energy of materials and create jewelry that conveys emotion and intention.
All of these experiences formed the foundation for my first major project: Magia Cristalelor Boutique, a universe where natural and semi-precious stones come to life in jewelry imbued with energy, symbolism, and beauty.
Magia Cristalelor Boutique
My love for precious and semi-precious stones inspired Magia Cristalelor Boutique, a passion project where craftsmanship and the energy of stones meet to create unique jewelry with story and meaning.
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Each piece is handcrafted using the wire-wrapping technique with copper, stainless steel, or silver, respecting the natural shape of the crystal and highlighting its uniqueness.
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Crystals, with their high vibrations, help balance mind, body, and soul. As a result, the jewelry becomes not only aesthetic objects but also talismans or meditation tools, carrying emotion and energy.​
Training at Assamblage
In February 2021, I began studying jewelry at Assamblage Contemporary Jewelry School in Bucharest, marking a crucial technical and conceptual step in my professional formation.
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Jewelry Initiation – Silver
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Wax Modeling and Centrifugal Casting
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Concept and Prototyping in Contemporary Jewelry
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Joints and Closing Systems
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Jewelry Initiation – Yellow, Pink, and White Gold
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Chains in Contemporary Jewelry
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Stone Cutting – Classic Cabochon
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Alternative Materials in Contemporary Jewelry – Resin
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Artistic Direction
I primarily work with metal — silver, copper, brass, and gold — as a plastic and sculptural material. My style is contemporary, inspired by nature, life, transformation, and sacred geometry.
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Each piece begins with an emotion, a story, or a symbol, evolving through a constant dialogue between idea and material. Jewelry, for me, is an extension of identity — an object that expresses who we are, carrying energy and meaning.
Exhibitions and Professional Participation
October 2022 – Romanian Jewelry Week, 3rd edition: my first collection, "Renaissance of the Inner Self", created during the Concept and Prototyping course, was selected and exhibited — my first step into the world of contemporary jewelry.
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October 2024 – Romanian Jewelry Week, 5th edition: the necklace "Five Elements", created in the course “Chains in Contemporary Jewelry,” was exhibited at Assamblage’s booth. I also participated as a volunteer, helping with the event and interacting with the public and fellow artists.
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In 2025, I had the honor of exhibiting and participating in international events as part of a group of Assamblage students, selected and curated by lecturer Andreia Gabriela Popescu:
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February 2025 – Inhorgenta Munich, 51st edition: three pieces from the "Flying Lesson" collection
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March 2025 – Handwerk & Design, Munich Jewelry Week: five pieces from the "Flying Lesson" collection
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April 2025 – Slovenian Jewelry Week: one piece from the "Flying Lesson" collection​
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​October 2025 – Romanian Jewelry Week: one piece from the "Flying Lesson" collection​
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Media Appearances
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Cool NeamÈ› Magazine – interview dedicated to my work
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Zile È™i NopÈ›i Magazine – interview dedicated to my work
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Romanian Jewelry Week 2025 Catalog – official presentation of the Flying Lesson collection: bio, concept, and images