22/07/2026
My nana Nadiia was born in Ukraine in 1938. She grew up in tiny village, survived famine, WW2 and poverty. Her clothes wasnât new, her shoes were too big. But she was always stubborn, optimistic and witty.
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting on my grandmotherâs bedroom floor, surrounded by open wooden boxes filled with sparkling costume jewelry. My nana Nadiia liked to look nice and to add a little glamour in everydayâs life. Whether she was going to work or greeting friends in her house, she would carefully choose the perfect brooch, layer colorful beads, and finish with her favorite ring. To her, jewelry wasnât about value. It was about joy, memories and special moments.
As a child, I was fascinated by each piece she collected. And believe me, it wasnât easy back then. She would tell me where jewelry came from, who helped her find the piece, and the memories it carried. Those afternoons taught me that the most beautiful jewelry isnât always the most expensive. Itâs the piece that makes you feel special.
Years later, i poured that love and passion into starting my own vintage jewelry shop. Every necklace, brooch, bracelet, or pair of earrings I find is chosen with the hope that it will begin a new chapter in someone elseâs story. My grandmotherâs collection may have inspired it all, but her belief is what I carry with me every day: that a little sparkle can transform not just an outfit, but the way you feel.
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