The plant kingdom is more diverse than any other monarchy, making it a source of endless inspiration. The evergreen garden designed by Anna Orska is home to plants with vigorous shoots and strong leaves that have reached full bloom. Among the numerous species of flowers, you can find both classics of the Polish landscape, such as poppy, rapeseed, or cherry blossom, and more exotic varieties, such as orchid, freesia, and fuchsia. Anna Orska turned her sketches into paper models which were then recreated in brass. Each flower was cut from sheet metal and combined with watchmaking screws. In this way, thanks to natural inspirations and floral visions, varieties of plant earrings, brooches and necklaces bloomed.
Designer Anna Orska draws most inspiration from nature. Strong shoots, healthy leaves, and colorful flowers made of brass are transformed in the ORSKA studio into striking jewelry forms: long necklaces, drop earrings, and wide bracelets. Plants familiar from home gardens, meadows, and forests are hand-painted and combined with jewelry screws, making their design resemble intricate origami. ORSKA jewelry herbarium blooms with all the colors of nature! The red of poppies, the blue of forget-me-nots, and the deep fuchsia of adenostyles alliariae are proudly displayed next to the deep green of monstera leaves. Brass flowers bloom all year round! They are a good alternative to natural and fresh plants as their charm lasts forever. Necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets in the shape of flowers and leaves or with floral pendants, styled together create colorful bouquets that add color to everyday outfits.
Symbolism of flowers enclosed in jewelry
Every flower has a symbolic meaning! Using the commonly known values that a plant metaphorically represents, we can create a non-verbal language. Deep affection, joy, devotion, or care can be expressed with the help of different species and even their colors. Flowers with symbolic meaning can be found in the jewelry from the Plantis collection. Each brooch, necklace, or earrings with a floral design expresses various emotions.
Symbolism of flowers - jewelry with forget-me-nots
The small blue flowers decorate meadows and forests. Wild specimens are under protection, but this delicate plant is a frequent visitor to home gardens. In the wild, this spring plant blooms from April to May, but at ORSKA you can enjoy its charm for the whole twelve months! Forget-me-nots have a wide symbolic meaning. The silent request contained in their name means that a bouquet of blue flowers was often given before a long parting, such as a long journey. Necklace with forget-me-nots or a brooch with forget-me-nots will be a wonderful gift for people who are very important to us and we want to assure them that they will always remain in our memory. Jewelry with forget-me-nots is also a good talisman for people who are constantly in a hurry, have their head in the clouds, who need to be brought down to earth discreetly.
Symbolism of flowers - jewelry with poppies
We can't imagine summer without poppies! Enchanted by the deep red color of poppy petals, we decided to create a jewelry version of the popular flower that will please the eyes and hearts for more than one season. This is how poppy pins and earrings joined the Plantis collection. This flower can be found in ancient beliefs and biblical parables, where it is a metaphor for ephemeral life. In Slavic tradition, it was a symbol of fertility, and it allowed people to cross the boundary between life and death. The poppy commonly symbolizes imagination and pleasure. Jewelry with poppies will be a tasteful addition to the style of those who love art and live by the maxim of carpe diem. The poppy pin can also be a must-have accessory during Memorial Day celebrations. In Anglo-Saxon countries it is worn as a sign of respect for those who died in service to the country, but in Poland it is also worn in memory of our ancestors.
Symbolism of flowers - jewelry with cherry blossom
The cherry blossom is a symbol of natural beauty, delicacy, and subtlety. The small size of the cherry blossom earrings by Anna Orska emphasizes the significance of this flower. Jewelry with a cherry blossom is a good gift idea for a friend, sister, or other close woman, as it is also a metaphor for love. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom is an exemplification of the cycle of human life: birth, growth, and death. The cherry blossom jewelry, worn regularly, can therefore remind you to see joy and beauty in every moment.
Symbolism of flowers - jewelry in the shape of a pansy
Pansies are a symbol of family ties and brotherly love. They also function as a metaphor for loyalty and devotion. According to legend, two brothers living at distant ends of the earth used them to communicate. The distance did not separate them - the siblings cared for each other and sent signals to each other using these subtle flowers. The Plantis collection features pansy-shaped pins and earrings. Colorful jewelry in the form of a pansy given to a loved one can be a declaration of support and a symbol of care. Pins and earrings with pansies given to siblings, family, or friends will remind of the feelings you have for each other, regardless of the distance separating you.
Symbolism of flowers - jewelry in the shape of a windflower
The beauty of this flower delighted poets and writers to such an extent that the anemone became the hero of several literary texts. It was believed that the white petals of the anemone bring good luck and protect from evil, so it was treated as a talisman to ward off evil forces. Jewelry in the shape of an anemone is an enduring symbol of honesty and love, which is ready for any sacrifice. In the Plantis collection, the anemone blooms in the form of pins and earrings.