Jewellery by Amanda Handmade

Hello there!

So, I want to share a post about some absolutely STUNNING handmade copper and natural crystals and stones jewellery! I mean, seriously, STUNNING stuff! I own so many pieces and can’t get enough! All 100% handmade with love, peaceful positive energy, and lots of crystal healing magic by my lovely friend Amanda Carmagnole of ‘Amanda Handmade’ in Flic en Flac, Mauritius.

Amanda has always been such a generous soul (gifting me so many beautiful pieces), and she was lovely enough to spare me some time for a little Q and A and this is what we spoke about:

1. When did you decide you wanted to go into jewellery design? How did it all start?

I left my job as a sales manager at Mauri Pix in 2014 but I had no other job to go to. So I decided to start making feathered jewellery.

2. How would you describe what you do and the jewellery you design?

All I can say is I let go and get creative, but the jewels have a duel aspect... it’s not made just to look pretty. There's also the healing aspect of it. Each stone has its own healing properties as well as the copper.

3. You grew up in Britain and have lived most of your life there before moving to Mauritius. How have these countries influenced your work?

I think in the UK is a very multicultural place to live but it’s a very big place in comparison to Mauritius so you find that people don't always mix with each other like we do here. So, I have come more into contact with the Hindu culture and the belief system. That being so it has helped me to look to other cultures and work more in tune with the Divine Feminine energies of many times and places.

4. You work a lot with crystals and semi-precious stones, as well as copper, what are you favourite materials and why?

Oh....That's a really hard one....how to pick one stone above all the others, I simply love Jasper, all kinds of jasper. It’s such a beautiful stone and there are so many different kinds. No two stones look alike and then you get the picture and poly chrome jaspers and it's like an artist has made a gorgeous painting on the stone. But I have many that I love equally.

5. What is the design process like?

To be honest I very rarely draw a design. The stone tends to dictate how it will be made. It's a very organic process for me and a very connected one with the stones.

6. What projects and designs are you currently working on?

At this moment I’m working a little with wood as well, making some healing wands with crystals and copper and just trying a few new things before I go headlong into my new collection.

7. What is one of your favourite designs that you have ever done?

I think this is one of my favourites, again a jasper stone... but it's just a simple design and it looks so magical, well to me anyway. But I have made many that I really love, especially in the Goddess collection.

8. I particularly like your Goddess Collection. Where did the inspiration come from for these pieces?

Well, I have been very fortunate to come together with a group of beautiful ladies in a woman's circle. We have worked in many different phases, meditations, and energies of the goddess. So, this for me was something that helped me bring to fruition something that I had wanted to do for a long time. It's surprising, but it really helped to bring that little light of an idea in to this physical collection, and each piece having an energy to make the wearer feel like the goddess she is meant to be.

9. What can we look forward to seeing from you next?

Of course some more jewellery design in the new year but also tools for healing... some home decorations in the form of sun-catchers and wall hangings and maybe a piece or two of furniture that incorporates stones and copper.

10. Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to go into jewellery design?

For me it's something I really love to do. So, if it’s something that you love to do, go for it. You are expressing yourself through the medium of your choosing and people will be wearing what you make; so be passionate, and make the best you can and enjoy it, love it and express it and go for it.

Much Love,

Amanda

Please check out her amazing pieces and gorgeous collections at Amanda Handmade in Flic en Flac, Mauritius. It’s  such affordable jewellery for incredible quality! You can check out the jewellery by appointment. Call her on (+230) 5738 9509 or drop her an email at a.carmagnole@gmail.com.

The vibes when you are with Amanda are very serene and I always feel joyous when I am hanging out with her. I am really grateful to have such a talented and loving friend; we share so many great memories together. I wish Amanda all the light and success with her new collection and upcoming creations; you deserve it girl and I am sure it'll be a smashing hit!!!!

I couldn’t begin choosing which photos to use, as everything is just a visual feast. I am certain I will share another blog post of more photos soon!

Check out Amanda's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TranquilityMarketingLtd/

       xx love & light xx