About Black Sea Jewelry
seed beaded beauty
Since 2015
I am a jewelry artist from Odesa, UA, a city on the Black Sea coast, and that seaside spirit is woven into every piece I create. The colors of sunrise over the water, the texture of shells, and the lightness of sea breeze – all inspire my beadwork. Each design reflects the desire to emphasize a woman’s individuality, to complete the outfit with the necessary accent, to remind her that she deserves everything she wants.
Since moving to Copenhagen due to forced emigration, I’ve kept creating with the same warmth and intention. My handmade beaded jewelry is deeply personal, crafted with soul and care, always looking for its new owner – someone who values authenticity, slow fashion, and the invisible bond between artist and wearer.
Whether it’s a gift for yourself or a woman you love, no matter her age or background, these pieces are made to bring joy even on the grayest of days – like a sunray that reminds you of summer and the sea.
Elena Seamaden
Founder
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Ethically Sourced Jewels & Recyclable Materials
All Black Sea Jewelry is handcrafted from premium-quality Japanese seed beads and natural soft cotton threads – carefully selected materials known for their durability, refined look, and low environmental impact. These materials are recyclable and chosen with sustainability in mind, so each piece carries not only beauty, but also a thoughtful approach to the planet.
Designed and Handmade From the Heart
Each piece I create is designed with all my heart and crafted with deep love. The story began when my mother and I visited a jewelry exhibition and discovered beautiful beaded ropes on display. My mother admired them so much that she asked me to make one for her — not as a necklace, but as a belt. At the time, this type of beadwork felt incredibly complex, but I was determined to learn it just for her.
The journey wasn’t easy. As a left-hander, I faced extra challenges: almost all online tutorials were low quality and made for right-handed people. After months of trial and error, I finally managed to bead crochet with my left hand. Then came the real craft — mastering tension, improving the elasticity of the rope, and learning how a single misplaced bead could ruin the pattern of thousands. I studied color theory, trained my eye for harmonious combinations, experimented with designs, chose only the best findings, improved the quality of pendants and clasps, and tested dozens of glues to ensure long-lasting durability.
Along the way, I had to grow in many other roles too — as a photographer, carefully capturing the tiniest details of the world’s finest Japanese beads; as a stylist, choosing backgrounds and props that matched the mood of each design; and as a designer of packaging and branding, refining every detail from logo to the perfect type of cardboard for my vision. It took years of practice, patience, and passion to bring these pieces to life — and to make them look exactly like something I would be thrilled to receive as a gift myself.