Bacteria glass art panel Microbiology desk decor

A new addition to my Science collection! This glass art panel, made of fused glass, was a retirement gift for a dear colleague of mine 😊 Inspired by the microscopic visual appearance of various bacteria 🔬and infused with my artistic interpretation of how microbes might appear in different colors.

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Blue green algae Cyanobacteria glass art panel Microbiology desk decor

Are you searching for the perfect gift for a science lover, whether they are a researcher, marine biologist, microbiologist, or laboratory worker? Look no further than this exquisite glass art panel, which perfectly blends geekiness and style. The panel's bright colors and distinctive appearance make it a great gift for any science enthusiast. Its design was inspired by the visual appearance of Blue-green algae under the microscope, resulting in a one-of-a-kind art piece that is sure to make a striking addition to any collection.

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Gram stained bacteria glass art panel Microbiology desk decor

A new addition to my Science collection! This one was a custom order for a Microbiology lover! A cool  glass art panel made of fused glass, inspired by the different types of Gram stained bacteria visualized under the microscope 🥰 

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DNA necklace for women Molecular biology gift for her

Another addition to my Science jewelry collection! This one is for all Molecular Biology/Genetics fans out there! Made of fused glass (by me obviously 🙄) and a bit of sterling silver. DNA 🧬 rules!

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Bacteria necklace for women Microbiology gift for her Science jewelry

Next addition to my Science jewelry collection! This one is for all Bacteriology and Medical Microbiology fans out there! Made of fused glass and a bit of sterling silver. It is inspired by Coliform bacteria teal blue colonies on chromogenic agar Petri dish.

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Bacteria necklace for women Gram stain Microbiology jewelry

Another addition to my Science jewelry collection! This one is for all Microbiology fans out there! Made of fused glass and a bit of sterling silver. It is inspired by the different types of Gram stained bacteria visualized under the microscope 🥰

 

  

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Legionella bacteria necklace for women Microbiology gift for her Science jewelry

Here is next addition to my Science jewelry collection! Legionella bacteria necklace for women, inspired by Legionella pneumophila bacteria colonies on BCYE (Buffered charcoal yeast extract) agar Petri dish. Scroll down to the last pic to see the actual plate pic that gave me the inspiration 🥰

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Molecular biology gift for her Bacteria necklace for women Bacterial cloning Transformation

Another addition to my Science jewelry collection! This one is for all molecular biology fans out there 🧬made of fused glass (by me obviously 🙄) and a bit of sterling silver. It is inspired by so called Blue-white screening, bacterial cloning in E. coli. Scroll down to the last pic to see the actual plate pic that gave me the inspiration 🥰

 

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Handmade Pearl necklace and earrings set in sterling silver

Pearl jewelry can last a lifetime and is always in fashion. So I thought I'll share with you my simplest Pearl necklace and earrings set that I have in my shop. They are made of genuine white fresh water pearls and sterling silver and an ideal gift for a pearl lover or a simple and elegant set for a bride-to-be.

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Merino wool scarf for women ombre Pink Purple and Lilac felt scarf

A birthday present for my mom – felted scarf in her favorite purple-magenta color palette. Merino wool, silk fibers and lots of different shades of viscose. The scarf is double sided so it can be worn differently depending on the mood 😊

 

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Amethyst necklace wire wrapped in sterling silver - purple gemstone flower. Handmade amethyst jewelry by Arctida.

It's been a while since I've made any gemstone flower jewelry (some examples of my previous Gemstone Flowers) so this time I made an Amethyst flower for those of you who love purple :) The flower is composed of gorgeous African Amethyst wire wrapped in sterling silver. Just in time for spring, don't ya think :)

Citrine - November Birthstone

Do you have a birthday in November? Happy Birthday! One of this month’s birthstone, is a lovely Citrine.

The name Citrine comes from an old French world, “Citron”, meaning lemon. One of the more rare forms of quartz, this gemstone ranges in color from the pastel yellow to dark brownish orange named Madeira because of its resemblance to the red wine. The citrine quartz was actually once considered part of the topaz family and can be seen being referred to as the gold topaz, Madeira or Spanish topaz. 

This golden gemstone is extremely popular, very collectible and affordable. Citrine is one of only two gems on the entire planet that do not hold any negative energy. As a result, it is said to support vitality and health while encouraging and guiding hope, energy and warmth within the wearer.

Citrine is very much in vogue and is the latest trend hitting the red carpet. (In fact, according to the recently released pantone report, yellow is considered to be one of the hottest colors in spring 2013. Besides, Citrine complements a fall and winter wardrobe and adds a pop of color to your wardrobe.

So here are a couple of my new minimalistic designs with Citrine: golden Citrine necklace and pale pastel yellow Citrine earrings.

  
and here is a little selection of my previsions designs with Citrine...

Amethyst - February’s Birthstone

Happy birthday to all of you born in February!

Did you know that in addition to being the official birthstone for February, amethyst is also the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Pisces and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage.
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, occurring naturally as crystals within rocks. It is the most valued member of the quartz family, considered a semiprecious gem for its violet color. Heating amethyst removes the color or changes it to the yellow of Citrine. Today, most Citrines is made in this way. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. 

A gift of amethyst is a symbol of protection, said to strengthen the bonds of love and overcome difficulty. It is also a symbol of spirituality and piety.

And for all of you February babies, I just had to make a simple yet stunning Amethyst :) So here is an addition to my *Alina* collection: Amethyst earrings and Amethyst necklace in 14K gold filled.

Acorns and Oak leaf handmade necklace. Pearls Citrines asymmetric wire wrapped in sterling silver pendant. Nature inspired jewelry by Arctida

As some of you may know, I’m a molecular biologist, meaning that I’ve studied a lot of so called *green* biology (flora and fauna studies). And even thought I work in the lab I love anything to do with nature which is also my biggest inspiration source for all of my Art. So here is my latest nature-inspired piece - Acorns and Oak leaf handforged necklace made of Citrines, Pearls and oxidized Sterling Siver.

 
While browsing thru other types of handmade acorns I found this very cool tutorial on how to make felted wool acorns by Tonya Utkina. Aren’t they simply adorable :)


Oh and did you know that acorns and oak tree are sacred in many cultures and has long been seen as a symbol of strength and power. Because the acorn only appears on a fully mature oak, it is often considered a symbol of the patience needed to attain goals over long periods of time. It represents perseverance and hard work.

Ares - Infinity chain link mens bracelet in solid heavily oxidized Sterling Silver. Handmade Industrial chic for Men by Arctida

As we all probably know, today is the Valentine’s Day which usually means presents :) I don’t know about you ladies but I find it very troublesome finding gift for guys. Last year though I found a great handmade and practical solution for my hubby! Black fingerless gloves for him from Socksandmittens on Etsy and psst… they have more colors than black :) It was actually those gloves that gave me an idea to start my own jewelry collection for men, so thank you Tanya for inspiration :)

And on that note, here comes my second men’s bracelet – Ares, this design it is made of hand forged oxidized Sterling Silver infinity shaped links.

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Cyanobacteria - Asymmetric contemporary oxidized sterling silver necklace with Green Agate for your favorite Geek Chic

I’ve been thinking about making an addition to my Microbiology collection for some time now… This time I got inspired by Cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae and blue-green bacteria). They are probably best known for the extensive and highly visible blooms that can form in both freshwater and marine environment and can have the appearance of blue-green paint or scum. Because these blooms are toxic, it is common to close the affected beaches and thus many people get really upset with these little bacteria:) So it may surprise you that the cyanobacteria are actually one of the largest and most important groups of bacteria on earth.

…just a little bit of mandatory nerd (= science) talk now :)

Cyanobacteria are aquatic and photosynthetic, which means, they live in the water, and can manufacture their own food. Because they are bacteria, they are quite small and usually unicellular, though they often grow in colonies large enough to see. They are the oldest known fossils, more than 3.5 billion years old, in fact!

Many oil deposits are attributed to the activity of cyanobacteria. The oxygen atmosphere that we depend on was generated by numerous cyanobacteria during the Archaean and Proterozoic Eras. Prior to that, the atmosphere was unsuitable for life as we know it today.

Another great contribution of the cyanobacteria is the origin of plants. The chloroplast with which plants make food for themselves is actually a cyanobacterium living within the plant's cells. Sometime in the late Proterozoic, or in the early Cambrian, cyanobacteria began to take up residence within certain eukaryote cells, making food for the eukaryote host in return for a home.

So here is my new Cyanobacteria necklace, and for those who do not care about science as much as I do, a simple pretty abstract neck piece :)

 

 

As you've probably guessed these last pictures are microscope shots of the Cyanobacteria colonies and my visual inspiration :)