Aaru - Romania
Aaru
Designer biography:
I’m Raluca, the founder of Aaru, a name inspired by the heavenly paradise of Egyptian mythology. Aaru was born after I left the city and my freelance photography and moved to the forest with my son. There, surrounded by nature’s energy, I reconnected with my artistic side, shaping copper wire into intricate jewelry. After three years of exploring this craft, I felt the need to evolve and studied at Assamblage Jewelry School, the Contemporary Jewelry School. Guided by exceptional mentors, I refined my skills and embraced contemporary jewelry, creating pieces that blend raw expression with refined craftsmanship.
Collection concept:
Raw Origins is a bold collection that embraces raw beauty and abstraction. Crafted from solid silver and bronze, with some pieces adorned with stones and others left unembellished, it pushes the boundaries of form. Deep cuts, sharp lines, bold curves, and unexpected angles shape each design—unpredictable yet deeply intentional. More than jewelry, Raw Origins is a statement of strength in imperfection, elegance in rawness, and the connection between material and maker.A tribute to the unrefined and unconventional, this collection speaks to those who find beauty in the untamed and undefined.
