Positive Incarnation
The colors of Tibet are calling me. Red coral, blue turquoise.
Why? I can’t say it’s physical, like a thirst. I’m not being dragged into Buddhist philosophy, which could likely cause my Greek grandmother to spit out her stuffed tomatoes and point her fork at me menacingly. It’s my search for the answer to “what defines beautiful?” I look to other cultures, especially ancient ones, to help me understand why the peace within is really the determining factor that makes us feel beautiful.
How to get that peace? Ah, grasshopper, this is in your very hands. The Tibetans believe that coral is the force of life, it feeds our blood and makes our juices flow. And turquoise? It is the stone of wisdom, spiritual journeys, a symbol of the limitless. Tibetan women slather themselves in these rocks, gifts of the earth, as if to say: O yeah, sisters. I have all of this and more- I am strong, I am invincible, I am… GIRL you know the rest.
SING IT out loud.
Feel beautiful,
Soph
That is soooooo cool Soph!
I can see YiaYia Sophia spitting out her stuffed tomatoes!
All kidding aside, I love how you are inspired to see the beauty within that is universal to all. And I also love your search within different cultures and traditions. It reminds me of how you told me that your mosaic collections were inspired by your personal faith and knowledge of Byzantine icons and Orthodox Christian art.
Keep on searching and creating!
Thanks for such kind words, Natalie!!
Love the colors and the ancient look of the piece. Adds a “special” quality to know a little about the culture and meaning behind the stones.
Jane: Makes me want to create more pieces in those colors! And WHAT a rich culture…
Beautiful photography Soph and love the synergy of the art -culture -and your creations….well done but I would not expect anything less…xo
Thank you so much gal MAN I love what I do and your words mean a TON.
Thank you for everything!
No, thank YOU lovely lady!
We are all connected by beauty and history and a desire to feel ravishing! Sophia you have found a way to bring this all full circle.
Thanks, Lisa! It’s all in us, sister.
These are beautiful pieces from a beautiful lady! They remind me of the stone used in one of the designs I recently received from you. Colors of the earth for grounding and impassioned strength — you bring forth the feminine intacacies. WOW.
Thanks, Mary Lind!! It’s all about Mother Earth, isn’t it?
Sophia! You know I love everything that you make. Keep the sparkles coming! I would love to win these earrings before baby #3 is due. Take care!
Hooray for baby #3!!!
I’ve always loved both coral and turquoise, and this helps to explain why. Not only are they “my colors”, but if coral is the “force of life” and turquoise is a “symbol of the limitless”, how can you go wrong?? Any stones look beautiful in your jewelry, but these two are stunning!
Right? How can you go wrong with THOSE two powerful stones? Rock and roll!
Love these Earrings!!!!
Me too!! I just LOVE the colors…
Cheryl contact me at sophia@sophiaforero.com!! You win those earrings!!
Turquoise is always an inspiring color to me, and paired with red is just gorgeous! What a genuinely inspired way to pay tribute to a culture’s unique perspective and rich history. Just lovely.
Arica– I am just FASCINATED by Tibet too! I hope to go there soon.