COLLECTION BOOK
Contents Change by design 4
Collections 7
Spark Basic 9
Spark Pastel 20
Spark Rainbow 27
Crochet 35
Luck y 47
Fair Made 62
Contact 64
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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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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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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.
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GEMS
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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 park 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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C O L L E C T I O N S park
S park P astel
S park R ainbow
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, self-esteem 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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EARRING material
green onyx and silver length
35mm code
spb–0002 13
C O L L E C T I O N S park
EARRING material
black onyx and silver length
35mm code
spb–0006 14
C O L L E C T I O N S park
EARRING material
amethyst and silver length
35mm code
spb–0007 15
C O L L E C T I O N S park
BRACELET material
amethyst, green onyx, black onyx and silver length
184mm code
spb–0010 16
C O L L E C T I O N S park
RING material
amethyst and silver length
35mm code
spb–0011 17
C O L L E C T I O N S park
NECKLACE material
amethyst, green onyx, black onyx and silver length
105mm code
spb–0014 18
C O L L E C T I O N S park
NECKLACE material
amethyst and silver length
56mm code
spb–0015 19
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
EARRING material
rose quartz and silver length
35mm code
spb–0018 20
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
EARRING material
tiger eye and silver length
35mm code
spb–0023 21
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
EARRING material
quartz and silver length
35mm code
spb–0025 22
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
BRACELET material
rose quartz, quartz, tiger eye and silver length
184mm code
spb–0027 23
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
RING material
rose quartz and silver size
20x20mm code
spb–0028 24
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
NECKLACE LONG material
rose quartz, quartz, tiger eye and silver length
105mm code
spb–0031 25
C O L L E C T I O N S park P astel
NECKLACE SHORT material
tiger eye and silver length
56mm code
spb–0034 26
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
EARRING material
turquoise and silver length
35mm code
spb–0037 27
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
EARRING material
sodalite and silver length
35mm code
spb–0038 28
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
EARRING material
cherry quartz and silver length
35mm code
spb–0042 29
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
BRACELET material
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver length
184mm code
spb–0044 30
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
EARRING material
sodalite and silver size
20x20mm code
spb–0045 31
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
NECKLACE LONG material
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver length
105mm code
spb–0048 32
C O L L E C T I O N S park R A I N B O W
NECKLACE SHORT material
turquoise and silver length
56mm code
spb–0051 33
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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. Â
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COLOURS
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Carnelia and Silver
Amazonist and Silver
Sodalite and silver
Onyx and Silver
Amatist and Silver
Quartz and Silver
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EARRING SMALL CIRCLE material
silver length
30mm code
spb–0053 37
COLLECTION CROCHET
NECKLACE BIG CIRCLES material
silver length
110mm code
spb–0056 38
COLLECTION CROCHET
EARRING BIG CIRCLE material
silver length
77mm code
spb–0052 39
COLLECTION CROCHET
NECKLACE SMALL CIRCLES material
silver length
40mm code
spb–0057 40
COLLECTION CROCHET
RING material
silver length
diameter 11mm code
spb–0055 41
COLLECTION CROCHET
EARRING HANGING material
amatist and silver size
60mm code
spb–0058 42
COLLECTION CROCHET
EARRING PIN material
carnelia and silver size
13mm code
spb–0064 43
COLLECTION CROCHET
ring material
onyx and silver size
20x20mm code
spb–0071 44
COLLECTION CROCHET
NECKLACE material
amatist and purple length
27mm code
spb–0080 45
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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 whimsical 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.
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HUAY RURO
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C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
BRACELET EYE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver size
185mm code
spb–0093 49
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
BRACELET ROUND material
baby huayruro seeds and silver length
185mm code
spb–0092 50
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
BRACELET SQUARE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver l e n g t h 185mm code
spb–0094
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EARRING ROUND material
baby huayruro seeds and silver length
46mm code
spb–0089 52
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
EARRING EYE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver length
46mm code
spb–0090 53
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
E A R R I N G square material
baby huayruro seeds and silver length
46mm code
spb–0091 54
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
RING ROUND material
baby huayruro seeds and silver lsize
diameter 11mm code
spb–0098 55
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
RING EYE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver size
11x20mm code
spb–0099 56
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
RING SQUARE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver size
12x12mm code
spb–0100 57
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
NECKLACE ROUND material
baby huayruro seeds and silver size
diameter 14mm code
spb–0101 58
C O L L E C T I O N L ucky
NECKLACE EYE material
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver length
12x22mm code
spb–0102 59
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NECKLACE SQUARE material
baby huayruro seeds and silver size
13x13mm code
spb–0103 61
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FAIR MA DE empowerment
Younica believes in sustainable development by offering high-standard 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 ever-changing demands of the market without the loss of their identity and originality.
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.
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.
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CONTACT & CREDITS
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GET IN TOUCH
Contact Younica Karperweg 5 1075 LA Amsterdam 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
Fred Tigelaar Photography Peru
Saskia van Erven, Arja Boon Copywriter
Maya Taal Graphic design
Urform Studio
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