Naomi Assenheim

It was not surprising when Naomi learnt that both of her great grandparents were jewellers more than two generations ago. Inspired through the unconscious, Naomi has embarked on a personal and spiritual journey, exploring her relationship with the earth and the stone world, connecting the past to the present.

Opal Wing Creations brings to life the ancient mysteries and magic of Mother Earth through handcrafted jewelry made from rare precious and semi-precious gemstones, fossils, metal, feathers and sea shells. Each exclusive design reflects a delightful mixture of contemporary work, with ancient methods and a legendary story.
~from her spirit to yours~

Many would agree that Naomi’s creations are designed to speak to the heart, adorn the body and nourish the soul. Wearable and whimsical, each handmade creation symbolizes and honors the untouched, organic beauty within the natural materials she uses. Standing the test of time, no two pieces are alike. Each piece culminates the age old tradition of hand-forging metal jewelry, with a modern touch, and a holistic appeal that radiates the wisdom of the gemstones and their natural healing abilities.

Naomi’s silver and carving training began in Baffin Island, the Canadian Arctic where she trained with renowned  Inuit artist Matthew Nuqingaq and then journeyed to Mexico, learning the transformative and spiritual qualities of amber, turquoise, opal, jade and jasper. Living and studying in Chiapas, Naomi explored ancient Mayan, Aztec and Zapotec legends- an inspiration found in many of her designs.

As a world traveler and graduate of Native Studies at Trent University, Naomi has become an avid collector of fossils and stones, and rarely misses the opportunity to embark on the adventure of finding her own Gemstones. She has now completed two successful searches for Ammolite, a rare and ancient gemstone deriving from the ammonite fossil.  Naomi now offers her customers these precious stones featured in much of her work.

Naomi’s Studio is currently located at the Williams Mill Gallery and Visual Art Centre, where she carefully designs and Handcrafts all her jewelry into stunning pieces of wearable art.
Contact Info: (416)908-6981 Opalwingcreations@yahoo.ca