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Younica: a world of Latin American designers and manufacturers who create unique jewellery and accessories. Younica combines the rich traditional craftsmanship and products from Latin America with modern design from the western world. Younica believes in making a change by design. Younica embraces quality and equality. Younica loves life reflected in beauty.
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Change by design4
Collect ions7
Spark Basic9
Spark Pastel20
Spark Ra inbow27
Crochet35
Luck y47
Fair Made6 2
Contact6 4
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CH A 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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C O L L E C T I O N
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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GEMSwear 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 P A R K B A S I C
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.
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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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.
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.
Amazonita, Green,
Turquoise gem
Amazonite brings balance and
is a strong protector against
negative energy.
It strengthens the will and
helps resolve problems.
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.
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.
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.
S P A R K P A S T E L S P A R K R A I N B O W
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
green onyx and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0002
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
black onyx and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0006
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
amethyst and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0007
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
amethyst, green onyx, black onyx and silver
l e n g t h
184mm
c o d e
SPB–0010
B R A C E L E T
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
amethyst and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0011
R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
amethyst, green onyx, black onyx and silver
l e n g t h
105mm
c o d e
SPB–0014
N E C K L A C E
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
amethyst and silver
l e n g t h
56mm
c o d e
SPB–0015
N E C K L A C E
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K
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m a t e r i a l
rose quartz and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0018
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
tiger eye and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0023
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
quartz and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0025
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
rose quartz, quartz, tiger eye and silver
l e n g t h
184mm
c o d e
SPB–0027
B R A C E L E T
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
rose quartz and silver
s i z e
20x20mm
c o d e
SPB–0028
R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
rose quartz, quartz, tiger eye and silver
l e n g t h
105mm
c o d e
SPB–0031
N E C K L A C E L O N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
tiger eye and silver
l e n g t h
56mm
c o d e
SPB–0034
N E C K L A C E S H O R T
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K P A S T E L
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m a t e r i a l
turquoise and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0037
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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m a t e r i a l
sodalite and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0038
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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m a t e r i a l
cherry quartz and silver
l e n g t h
35mm
c o d e
SPB–0042
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
3 0
m a t e r i a l
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver
l e n g t h
184mm
c o d e
SPB–0044
B R A C E L E T
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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m a t e r i a l
sodalite and silver
s i z e
20x20mm
c o d e
SPB–0045
E A R R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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m a t e r i a l
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver
l e n g t h
105mm
c o d e
SPB–0048
N E C K L A C E L O N G
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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m a t e r i a l
turquoise and silver
l e n g t h
56mm
c o d e
SPB–0051
N E C K L A C E S H O R T
C O L L E C T I O N S P A R K R A I N B O W
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C O L L E C T I O N
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.
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COLOURSwear the power and beauty of nature
Carnelia and Silver Amazonist and Silver
Sodalite and silver Onyx and Silver
Amatist and Silver Quartz and Silver
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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m a t e r i a l
silver
l e n g t h
30mm
c o d e
SPB–0053
E A R R I N G S M A L L C I R C L E
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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m a t e r i a l
silver
l e n g t h
110mm
c o d e
SPB–0056
N E C K L A C E B I G C I R C L E S
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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m a t e r i a l
silver
l e n g t h
77mm
c o d e
SPB–0052
E A R R I N G B I G C I R C L E
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
4 0
m a t e r i a l
silver
l e n g t h
40mm
c o d e
SPB–0057
N E C K L A C E S M A L L C I R C L E S
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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m a t e r i a l
silver
l e n g t h
diameter 11mm
c o d e
SPB–0055
R I N G
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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m a t e r i a l
amatist and silver
s i z e
60mm
c o d e
SPB–0058
E A R R I N G H A N G I N G
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
4 3
m a t e r i a l
carnelia and silver
s i z e
13mm
c o d e
SPB–0064
E A R R I N G P I N
C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
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C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
m a t e r i a l
onyx and silver
s i z e
20x20mm
c o d e
SPB–0071
R I N G
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C O L L E C T I O N C R O C H E T
m a t e r i a l
amatist and purple
l e n g t h
27mm
c o d e
SPB–0080
N E C K L A C E
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C O L L E C T I O N
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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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
s i z e
185mm
c o d e
SPB–0093
B R A C E L E T E Y E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 0
m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
l e n g t h
185mm
c o d e
SPB–0092
B R A C E L E T R O U N D
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver l e n g t h
185mm
c o d e
SPB–0094
B R A C E L E T S Q U A R E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
l e n g t h
46mm
c o d e
SPB–0089
E A R R I N G R O U N D
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 3
m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
l e n g t h
46mm
c o d e
SPB–0090
E A R R I N G E Y E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 4
m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
l e n g t h
46mm
c o d e
SPB–0091
E A R R I N G S Q U A R E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
l s i z e
diameter 11mm
c o d e
SPB–0098
R I N G R O U N D
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
s i z e
11x20mm
c o d e
SPB–0099
R I N G E Y E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 7
m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
s i z e
12x12mm
c o d e
SPB–0100
R I N G S Q U A R E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 8
m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
s i z e
diameter 14mm
c o d e
SPB–0101
N E C K L A C E R O U N D
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
5 9
m a t e r i a l
soldalite, cherry quartz, turquoise and silver
l e n g t h
12x22mm
c o d e
SPB–0102
N E C K L A C E E Y E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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m a t e r i a l
baby huayruro seeds and silver
s i z e
13x13mm
c o d e
SPB–0103
N E C K L A C E S Q U A R E
C O L L E C T I O N L U C K Y
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Y O U N I C A
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.
FAIR M A DEempowerment
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Y O U N I C A
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 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.
PRODUCERSskills and traditions
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G E T I N T O U C H
Contact
Younica
Karperweg 5
1075 LA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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Saskia van Erven
+31 624 777 241
Arja Boon
+31 644 185 048
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CoC: 34315135
Tax: NL164074235B01
Credits
P h o t o g r a p h y
Fred Tigelaar
P h o t o g r a p h y P e r u
Saskia van Erven, Arja Boon
C o p y w r i t e r
Maya Taal
G r a p h i c d e s i g n
Urform Studio