"I transform bones into jewelry"
The obsession
Fascinated by anatomical figures, Elena Najdovska's work draws inspiration from archaeology, skeletons, and fossils, seeking to capture the essence of the past. Her jewelry practice focuses on animal anatomy, using bones to create adapted and wearable pieces for the human body.
Photographies by Elena Najdovska, Palais Rumine – Lausanne, 2024
The jewelry practice
She taught herself jewelry making over the course of a year, experimenting with various materials and techniques to develop her own approach. This self-taught process allowed her to shape a personal vision that combines craftsmanship with artistic expression, ultimately leading to the launch of her first jewelry collection in 2025.
Founder & designer
Elena Najdovska is a Paris based jewelry designer.
After studying graphic design and graduating from ECAL in Switzerland, she developed a self-taught jewelry practice focused on transforming bird bones into wearable sculptures.
Today, her work focuses on transforming animal anatomy into jewelry.
These anatomical translations give rise to hybrid forms that blur the boundaries between species, as well as between life and death.