10 things to know about Sofio Gongli

Get to know Sofio Gongliashvili, the founder of the Sofio Gongli jewelry brand, available at IERI STORE

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Sofio is one of those rare Georgian jewelers who makes jewelry that has a soul.

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The founder of the brand Sofio Gongli does not like bad endings and always gives people a second chance — this is reflected in the philosophy of her jewelry.

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During the pandemic, Sofio created a white jewelry collection— a symbol of starting a new life from scratch. The colored point in the middle of the plain white background is the starting point for the new life. However, this idealistic hope of new life did not justify itself.

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Sofio Gongli's Jewelry & printed items were presented at the international exhibition-fair Maison & Objet in Paris.

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All of Sofio's works remind us of fairy tales, which, according to Sofio, can and should happen in everyone's life.

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Sofio Gongli'’s work reflects her thoughts over the creation of mankind. However Adam and Eve are presented as genderless souls and not like man and woman we are used to. Grapes in her work symbolize love.

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Sofio Gongli's jewelry is loved and chosen by people all around the world — from the UK to Japan.

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Often found on Sofio Gongli's jewelry, monkeys are clever like people and crazy like animals. They are allowed to scream and show their beasts’ sides — free and wild. This freedom charms Sofio.