About me

Welcome to this quiet space, dedicated to Nature's magic.

My name is Barbara — I am an artisan, a former geologist and researcher, and I’ve felt a deep connection with nature ever since I was a child.

The need to create was born during a time of difficulty, confusion, and transformation. Working with metals and natural gemstones (hard stones, crystals, pearls) revealed itself to be a true medicine for the heart and soul, and I hope that what you choose to bring into your life from here may do the same for you.

I draw inspiration from Nature, from our inner world, and from shamanism and folklore — from cultures both near and far, across time and space.

All the jewelry you see here is designed and handcrafted by me in a small workshop surrounded by olive trees in Abruzzo, Italy.

I don’t have a physical shop at the moment, but if you’d like to see and touch my creations in person, you have several options:
– you can visit me by appointment,
– you can find my jewelry in selected partner stores (write to me to receive the full list),
– or you can meet me at one of the events I attend throughout the year (subscribe to Letters from the Forest through the pop-up on the homepage to stay updated).

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As an artisan, I’m committed to upholding a few fundamental values:

🌿 Environmental sustainability in both materials and processes — I use solar energy, reuse metal scraps, and my jewels contain no artificial glass, plastics, or resins.
The gemstones I work with are entirely natural, never treated or lab-created.

My packaging is plastic-free — made from recycled handmade paper, jute twine, and dried lavender from my own garden.
It’s simple yet elegant, designed to be beautiful enough to give as a gift while remaining kind to the Earth.

Handcrafted jewelery made in Italy:
Each piece is made entirely by me, following traditional, slow methods — with great care, precision, and intention.
Every creation is not just an ornament, but a unique and living amulet, bearing unrepeatable details and a natural energy infused during its making.
Hold one in your hands, and you’ll understand what I mean.

Professional and genuine connection with each of you:
We are all human beings, each with our own stories and emotions.
Connecting directly with you — listening to or reading your stories — is a true joy for me.
I also offer consultations for creating personalized jewelry, including shamanic journeys and divination sessions with oracle or tarot cards.

Thank you for being here.
I invite you to browse the online shop and reach out if you have any questions or curiosities.

If you’re on Instagram, come find me there too — you’ll discover plenty of inspiration for your custom amulet and much more. :)

See my profile here: @onn.earth.jewels

🌿 If you’d like to support my small artisan studio, helping me fund a goldsmithing course and the purchase of new tools for my workshop, visit me on Ko-fi!

See you soon,
 
Barbara