Eco collection 'Black Sea'

This is my Eco jewelry collection 'Black Sea'. The style of the collection is very extravagant, eclectic and also very innovative and creative. Most people don`t believe that a masterpiece can be created out of trash but everything depends on the view and the imagination. I wanted to push people`s thinking and understanding of fashion and created this collection with recycled materials. Using a special method and technique I created the black plastic pieces out of recycled plastic water bottles. I also used golden chains and Zirconium Diamonds.

My name is Zara Staleva, I'm originally from Bulgaria and I'm currently living in the United States. I`m a graduate from the University of Cincinnati- Design Art Architecture and Planning.
My brand is called STALEVA and is an Avant-garde brand focused on sustainability and authenticity. Due to the technique used to create the pieces, each is one of a kind. The designs are futuristic, extravagant and will make a person stand out of the crowd.

'Chance 2013’ for Future Fashion Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria- 1st place for fashion sketches
Regional Art Contest ‘With my own eyes I saw the disaster’ Haskovo, Bulgaria -2nd place for a painting
National Art Contest ‘Kazanluk Rose- The Fairytale for the rose’ Kazanluk, Bulgaria- 2nd place for a painting
‘Chance 2012’ for Future Fashion, Dimitrovgrad- 1st place
‘Chance 2012’ for Art category, Dimitrovgrad- 1st place for a drawing
Educational Project ‘Giordano Bruno- philosopher and astronomer’- 1st place in Art category for a painting
‘Chance 2011’ for Future Fashion Dimitrovgrad- 1st place
‘Chance 2011’ for Art category- 1st place
International Art Competition ‘Greece through my eyes’ 2010- Certificate for creativity, originality and enthusiasm.
Art contest ‘The Town and the Poet 2010’- Special Award
‘Chance 2010` for Future Fashion Dimitrovgrad- 1st place
‘Chance 2010’ for Art category- Special Award