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Change by Design 5
Collections 5
Gems 8
Spark 10
Luck y 18
Crochet 24
Twin 28
Basics 32
Fair Made 34
Contact 37
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CHA NGE BY DESIGN Younica embraces quality and equality. Younica loves life reflected in beauty. Welcome to Younica . Younica gives the rich artisanal traditions of Latin America a contemporary original form. Younica believes in sustainability, in creating change by design. We aim to empower local artisans by providing them with new markets, giving the world a chance to appreciate their distinctive craftmanship and natural materials. The unique jewellery and accessories they create are marked by the fresh, original style of Younica designers. Our organisation is based in the Netherlands and Peru. We are a globally aware, cross-cultural team who share the same vision and are committed to growing collectively.
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COLLECTIONS Younica’s jewellery is unique and handmade. It combines Latin American art and expression with original design which appeals to the fashionable urbanite. The jewellery collection is inspired by various natural materials: Peru’s pure silver, unusual gemstones, and tropical seeds.
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G ems
wear the power and beauty of nature
Younica designed the Spark collection to mold the splendour of Latin American silver and gems into original jewellery. This results in a natural product which looks superb, and also holds the healing powers and different energetic properties of each gem. Gems are of great importance in Andean culture, ever since they were carried as symbolic amulets during the travels and crusades of the Inca tribes. Spark jewellery expresses the natural colours, shapes and meanings of these stones. Younica’s designers inlay each unique gem in silver. Like people, each item is individual and different. Be you, be unique, be Younica.
S pa r k B asic
Amatista, Purple gem Amethyst promotes physical and mental cleansing, spiritual insight, meditation, and inner peace. The stone has calming effect and helps to process setbacks and loss.
Onyx Verde, Green gem Green onyx gives strength, support, and perseverance and helps you reach your goals. It is steadfast and responsible and promotes self-realization.
Onyx, Black gem Onyx helps you in demanding and stressful situations. It is a grounding stone which gives support and strength and helps to reach your goals. It enhances self mastery, steadfastness and determination.
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S pa r k P astel
S pa r k Rainbow
Quarzo Crystal, White Transparent gem Crystal quartz is a very powerfull multi-purpose healing stone, particiular regarding self esteem. It amplifies the energy of all other stones and increases your emotional energy.
Zodalita, Blue gem Sodalite gives you insight and helps you be true to yourself. It promotes self-acceptance, selfesteem and confidence. It promotes the desire for freedom, idealism, truth and expressing your opinions and feelings.
Tigrillo, Brown and Black gem Tigrillo (“little tiger�) is a type of obsidian. It is a protective stone that points attention inward. The stone helps you to take a step back, to keep things in perspective, and to absorb information and reach your goals.
Rondonita, Red,Pink gem Rhodonite transforms and stabilizes your emotions. It brings order to feelings that are scattered, imbalanced, or ungrounded. Rhodonite soothes the nervous system.
Quarzo Roza, Pink gem Rose quartz opens the heart to giving and receiving love. It opens one to all types of beauty and encourages creativity and imagination.
Amazonita, Green, Turquoise gem Amazonite brings balance and is a strong protector against negative energy. It strengthens the will and helps resolve problems.
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COLLECTION
SPA RK The Spark collection is made out of silver and various gem stones, crafted into rounded and abstract shapes influenced by nature. The matte finish on the gems contrasts beautifully with the gleaming silver. Spark gives a fresh interpretation of the solid elegance typical of Peruvian jewellery. Characterized by strong, smooth forms, the collection is bold yet feminine. To create the matte finish on the gems, they are washed with very fine grains of sand and then polished until smooth. Slightly harder 925 silver is used in combination with somewhat softer and purer 950 silver.
S P A RK B A S I C
Basic Ring – Amethyst, Green Onyx & Onyx
Basic Pendant – Amethyst, Green Onyx & Onyx
JSB 011
JSB015
Basic Bracelet
Basic Pendant Long JSB014
Basic Earring – Amethyst, Green Onyx & Onyx
JSB010
JSB007
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S P A RK R A I N B O W
Rainbow Ring – Sodalite, Rhodonite & Amazonite
Rainbow Pendant – Sodalite, Rhodonite & Amazonite
JSR 011
JSR017
Rainbow Bracelet
Rainbow Pendant Long JSR014
Rainbow Earring – Sodalite, Rhodonite & Amazonite
JSR010
JSR008
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S P A RK P astel
Pastel Ring – Rose Quartz Quartz Crystal & Tigrillo
Pastel Pendant – Rose Quartz Quartz Crystal & Tigrillo
JSP 011
JSP017
Pastel Bracelet
Pastel Pendant Long JSP014
Pastel Earring – Rose Quartz Quartz Crystal & Tigrillo
JSP010
JSP008
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COLLECTION
LUCK Y The Lucky collection shares in the beautiful Peruvian tradition of the “huayruro’’ seed. It was used by the Incas to banish evil thoughts and to evoke luck. By combining the black and red of the huayruro with high-quality Peruvian silver, we have joined spiritual protection with beautiful design. This authentic collection inspired by nature and folklore has a smooth and modern style, and uses an ancient traditional element in a way that is completely new and unique.
L uc k y
Ring Round
Ring Eye
Ring Square
JLU010
JL U 011
JLU012
Earring Round
Earring Eye
Earring Square
JLU001
JLU002
JLU003
Bracelet Round
Bracelet Eye
Bracelet Square
JLU004
JLU005
JLU006
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L uc k y
Pendant Round
Pendant Eye
Pendant Square
JLU013
JLU014
JLU015
Pendant Round Large, Eye Large, Square Large J L U 0 16 , J L U 0 17, J L U 0 18
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COLLECTION
CROCHET The crochet collection is named after the technique used to make this jewellery. Normally used to create clothing out of wool, crochet is used here by Peruvian artisans who weave the thin silver threads entirely by hand. The silver threads are woven around the gems in a way that allows the gem to still be seen, which gives a subtle effect. The silver threads are of 1000, the purest silver, and the rest of the pieces are 925 and 950. This collection is chique, sophisticated, and unlike anything else you will see on the street.
C r ochet
Prendant Big Circles
Earring Big Circles
Ring
JCR005
JCR001
JCR004
Pendant Small Circles
Pin Earring - Onyx and Quartz
Ring stone - Onyx and Quartz
JCR006
JCR013
JCR019
Pendant Stone - Onyx and Quartz
Pendant Stone Long - Onyx and Quartz
JCR039
JCR041
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COLLECTION
T WIN This collection is named after the extraordinary silver ring inlaid with gemstones which you can wear two ways. The gem can be rotated and so you can choose a color to match your outfit or mood. This way you have two different rings in one. We normally use onyx and tigrillo stones, but special requests where you can choose your own gemstone are also possible.Â
TWIN
Ring JTW003
Bracelets Brown
Pendant Brown
Earring Brown
JTW005
JTW007
JTW002
Bracelets Black
Pendant Black
Earring Black
JTW004
JTW006
JTW001
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COLLECTION
Basics Our basics can be combined with the pendants of every collection. We have three different models in different sizes. The 50 cm chain is a sleek, elegant chain with a smooth texture. The 70 and 90 cm chains consist of tiny spheres that give the chain a feminine appearance. Finally Omega gives you a very chic look; it is worn coiled around the neck, without a clasp.
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B asics
Necklace Small 50cm
Necklace Medium 70cm
JBA003
JBA004
Necklace Large 90cm JBA005
Necklace Omega JBA001
Necklace Omega Small JBA002
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FAIR MADE empowerment
Younica believes in sustainable development by offering highstandard products and production. This results in uniquely designed, quality jewellery and accessories. The extraordinary character of each product is based on three values: high quality materials, original design and local craftsmanship. Younica operates according to fair business principles. Not by simply operating under an abstract fair trade label but through ethical agreements between Younica and its designers and suppliers. We believe in honest and sustainable cooperation which results in market entry, capacity-building, fair pricing and ultimately, empowerment.
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Producers skills and traditions
Younica believes in the artistic skills and traditions of Latin American artisans, which are passed on from one generation to the next. Instead of disappearing, their skills can be adapted to the everchanging de- mands of the market without the loss of their identity and originality. Younica joins together with local producers, by showing them our own imaginative designs and encouraging them to combine their unique cultural legacy with our fresh creative vision. We are pleased to introduce these producers to you. Meet one of them: Sonia. Sonia is an artist from Peru. She loves to create beautiful ornaments. She is eager to explore the possibilities outside her own country but she has no access to our markets. Younica provides the personal attention and professional connections she deserves. To Sonia and many others.
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Packaging & Display
GET IN TOUCH Contact Younica The Netherlands –––– info@younica.nl –––– Saskia van Erven +31 624 777 241 saskia@younica.nl Arja Boon +31 644 185 048 arja@younica.nl –––– CoC: 34315135 Tax: NL164074235B01
Credits Photography Models
Louis van Beurden Photography Products
Fred Tiggelaar Photography Peru
Saskia van Erven, Arja Boon Copywriter
Maya Taal Graphic design
Urform Studio
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