Electroforming that transforms Nature into a Jewel

When someone asks me what makes my jewelry unique, my answer is simple: electroforming. This fascinating technology can transfer almost any material into metal (most often into copper). In the galvanic bath, metal ions travel from the donor – the anode – to the surface, where they are deposited to form a solid metallic shell that preserves even the finest details. Through this process, even fragile natural objects can gain a new, lasting form.

From Biologist to Goldsmith
As a trained biologist, I always sought a way to connect science and nature with creative freedom. I chose a pioneering path in coating natural materials with metal. It was not an easy journey – nature can be moody and unpredictable, and my work was full of experiments and unexpected surprises. That is why I often say: jewelry-making is science, too.
My first attempts at copper electroforming of natural objects were met with enthusiasm. Customers were fascinated by the delicate beauty suddenly transformed into durable metal. The demand grew so much that I began teaching courses. To date, I have taught this technique to more than 500 people, and it brings me great joy to see how Electroforming opens so many new horizons of creativity.

Roots and Traditions
Electroforming is not a new invention – its history goes back to the 19th century, when it was used mainly in industry for mass production of components or for making copies of artistic objects. I strive to take this method further. I combine it with modern research, innovative materials, and contemporary jewelry design. From a technology originally intended for reproductions, I have created a tool for crafting rare, unrepeatable originals.

From Fashion Jewelry to Precious Metals
Working with copper was only the beginning. My goal was always to bring greater value to jewelry – and so I began to study electroplating, the process of depositing one metal onto another. Step by step, I mastered working with silver, gold, rhodium, ruthenium and other metals. Through experimentation I developed my own methods, which created unique color and material effects.
Still, it was considered “just” fashion jewelry. After years of study and experiments, I finally achieved a breakthrough: I succeeded in developing a method of applying precious metals to natural materials without a copper base layer. This innovation is protected by a utility model and has been recognized by the Assay Office.

How a Jewel from Nature is Born
Every jewel begins as a natural object – a leaf, a flower, a seed or a fruit. Electroforming preserves even microscopic details – veins, fibers, structures. The result is jewelry that is not merely inspired by nature, but is nature itself in a new, lasting form.

The Qualities of Jewelry Created by Electroforming
- Lightweight and wearable – even larger earrings or brooches remain comfortable for daily use.
- Strength and durability – the homogeneous metal layer ensures firmness. When asked, “Will it break?” I always answer: It will not – and if it does, I will consider it my fault.
- Combination of metals – pieces can be pure silver, gold-plated, rhodium-plated or combined.
- Ecological approach – I use natural “leftovers” and eco-friendly, non-toxic processes.
- Artistic dimension – each piece results from a long process: from collecting the material, preparing it, through hours of electroforming, to hand finishing.
- Symbolism – every jewel preserves a fleeting moment forever, whether it is a natural object or a personal memory.

A New Chapter of Electroforming
Thanks to this work I can offer jewelry that unites nature, tradition, and modern jewelry art. Electroforming, in my interpretation, is not just a technology – it is a way of giving nature permanence and the wearer a truly unique jewel.