I was raised in a kibbutz in Israel. The land that we lived
on was full of relics. My father had a passion for archeology.
Every new finding he brought home opened a whole new world to
me. From an early age I participated in archeological digs where
I leaned to recognize and date ancient coins. Since becoming
a professional designer, I have combined my artwork with my childhood" love
of ancient things to create this unique line of jewelry.
Silver Mind jewelry is handmade from sterling silver and incorporates
genuine ancient coins that have been excavated in the Holy Land.
The jewelry is ornamented with gold and semi-precious stones.
I use a variety of Roman, Greek and Jewish coins from the period
200 BC -400 AD, which were found in archeological excavations
in different parts of Israel. The authenticity of each coin is
verified before setting. A certificate is included with
each piece.
All jewelry is designed and crafted in my studio in Berkeley,
California. I put careful attention into each detail, offering
a distinct piece of art as well as an artifact from the ancient
world. I create my jewelry utilizing fabrication and soldering
techniques. I use wax method only to make small pieces that I
need in bulk such as chain links, clasps, etc.
The concept of making jewelry from ancient coins is as old as
coins themselves. Proof of this for example is available in the
Getty Museum in Los Angeles, where you can view a woman's belt
that is made out of 22kt gold set with silver coins dating back
to Roman times. Incorporating ancient artifacts into jewelry
allows people to display their desire to be connected to their
past. I find it fascinating!
