The goldsmith who makes your jewelry
My name is Sharon Wiemelink and I am the goldsmith behind Armoise.
In my studio in Keijenborg (Gelderland, NL) , motifs from Classical Antiquity and nature are brought to life in special jewellery.
Photography by Maan Limburg
Long before my training as a goldsmith in Schoonhoven, I became enchanted by many found treasures from lost times that have been brought together again in museums and other collections. I started studying small objects, such as pots, jewellery, beads, vials, amulets and figurines. Finding out what civilization, culture, people, and customs are behind these objects excited me. I just couldn't let go of these objects. Learning the craft of goldsmithing was the way for me to bring to life my connection with these old objects and motifs.
Would the makers of these ancient objects have been aware of what they left behind on the earth? Anyway, I believe that every maker today should have that awareness.
That is why in 2020, I decided I wanted to work with Fairmined precious metals. To achieve this I launched a crowdfundingcampaign at Voordekunst. This was a succes and it resulted in my first Fairmined collection.
The goldsmith who makes your jewelry
Foto’s door Maan Limburg
My name is Sharon Wiemelink and I am the goldsmith behind Armoise.
In my studio in Keijenborg (Gelderland, NL) , motifs from Classical Antiquity and nature are brought to life in special jewellery.
Long before my training as a goldsmith in Schoonhoven, I became enchanted by many found treasures from lost times that have been brought together again in museums and other collections. I started studying small objects, such as pots, jewellery, beads, vials, amulets and figurines. Finding out what civilization, culture, people, and customs are behind these objects excited me. I just couldn't let go of these objects. Learning the craft of goldsmithing was the way for me to bring to life my connection with these old objects and motifs.
En wat een verademing is het, om na ontroerd te zijn door een voorwerp uit oude tijden, dit gevoel door te kunnen geven in de vorm van een nieuw sieraad.
Would the makers of these ancient objects have been aware of what they left behind on the earth? Anyway, I believe that every maker today should have that awareness.
Daarom besloot ik eind 2020 dat ik wilde gaan werken met Fairmined edelmetaal. Om dit te kunnen bewerkstelligen begon ik in het voorjaar van 2021 een crowdfundingcampagne bij Voordekunst. Dit was een succes en hier kwam mijn eerste Fairmined collectie uit voort.
The goldsmith who makes your jewelry
Foto’s door Maan Limburg
My name is Sharon Wiemelink and I am the goldsmith behind Armoise.
In my studio in Keijenborg (Gelderland, NL) , motifs from Classical Antiquity and nature are brought to life in special jewellery.
Long before my training as a goldsmith in Schoonhoven, I became enchanted by many found treasures from lost times that have been brought together again in museums and other collections. I started studying small objects, such as pots, jewellery, beads, vials, amulets and figurines. Finding out what civilization, culture, people, and customs are behind these objects excited me. I just couldn't let go of these objects. Learning the craft of goldsmithing was the way for me to bring to life my connection with these old objects and motifs.
En wat een verademing is het, om na ontroerd te zijn door een voorwerp uit oude tijden, dit gevoel door te kunnen geven in de vorm van een nieuw sieraad.
Would the makers of these ancient objects have been aware of what they left behind on the earth? Anyway, I believe that every maker today should have that awareness.
Daarom besloot ik eind 2020 dat ik wilde gaan werken met Fairmined edelmetaal. Om dit te kunnen bewerkstelligen begon ik in het voorjaar van 2021 een crowdfundingcampagne bij Voordekunst. Dit was een succes en hier kwam mijn eerste Fairmined collectie uit voort.