June 2012

June 26, 2012  by

Charango Laughs – Necklace

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It’s not the first or last time that my homeland’s unique musical instruments inspire me to create something that radiates with as much joy and love as how Bolivia makes me feel inside, especially when I’m thousands of miles away from home.  The bolivian “charango” is almost always present in music that originates in the highlands of Bolivia.   To me, the Charango’s sound is that of a heartfelt cry or laugh.  It’s what makes a love song one of lose or joy; and since I get to choose what I focus on when creating a necklace, I chose JOY!

 

The abstract representation of the tiny charangos in this necklace are meant to remind you to LAUGH heartily as your day unfolds, and allow through its fun and vibrant colors remember that nothing should be taken too seriously… “Laughter is the Best Medicine!”.

Much love to you,

– Veruschka

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This necklace may look simple and easy to make (easy comparatively to the other pieces I make), but it wasn’t! Because I don’t use any other tools by a small razor blade and my fingers, all the straight, perfectly flat areas needed a lot of massaging and contouring with my hands.
It was super fun though!

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June 19, 2012  by

Spread of Color – Necklace

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As some of you know, among the many things that inspire my jewelry is interior design. It is such a BEAUTIFUL art form.   To me, decorating a home is a distillation of our interests, of who we really are, and I strongly believe that –as designer Rafael de Cardenas once said– “Our homes are a mirror of ourselves: If one is happy in life, our space reflects that”.

 

You know by now that color resonates with me strongly. It moves my feelings up the emotional scale to an even more positive place, every time! Sometimes it brings peace, laughter, and even giddiness, and many times, such as when I saw this lovely living space, it inspires me beyond emotions, and makes me grab some clay and manifest those feelings in physical form through a piece of jewelry.

 

If these images triggered an internal smile inside of you, please share the love (or the smile!)!

Much, MUCH love to you all,

– Veruschka

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Colors!!!! Aren’t they just fabulous!?!
This BEAUTIFUL 100% handmade and one-of-a-kind necklace started with an idea in my head… Granted: When I started drawing the idea, it didn’t look as good as it turned out….but isn’t it fun!


… And then of course, is when the real work begins :-)

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June 11, 2012  by

Grapefruit Party – Necklace

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There is a well known chinese proverb that says “A picture is worth a thousand words”, and today’s necklace could not be more of physical manifestation of that.  Colors and shapes are powerful and have the ability to emanate beauty, happiness, aliveness, smell and flavor quite vividly and at an emotional level with just one look.

 

This is certainly what happened to me when I saw the beautiful outdoor summer lunch table image you see in my inspiration picture. The three GORGEOUS bead-like chandeliers are the obvious key elements that guided the design and creation of the Grapefruit Party Necklace, but what drove me to want to create this piece was the sensation I felt as soon as I saw this image: My mouth watering as I saw the image of a deliciously juicy grapefruit right in front of me. Don’t ask me why, but that is the first thing that I felt and came to mind :-)

 

Making this particular necklace reminded me one of the many reasons I do what I do: VeruDesigns allows me to re-create beautiful ideas, emotions, designs, PLACES and TASTES through my necklaces. I so hope that those of you who live in a part of the world where summer is about to begin get to enjoy the warmth of the weather, the color of our surroundings, the sounds of nature, and the deliciousness of summer’s fresh squeezed fruit juices with your loved ones. I shall do the same!

Much love,

– Veruschka

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June 4, 2012  by

Blue, Red and Yellow – Necklace

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The first time this color-combo became one of my favorites ever was when I was 7 years old.  I was watching “Superman” (with Christopher Reeve) for the first time at the movies with my little brother Chris, and the moment that Clark Kent came out wearing his super Blue, Yellow and Red suit, I thought I had found my future husband.

 

So, yes. I have had a love affair with these colors for a long time…and no, as you’ve figured out I never married Superman. I got even luckier! and found the love of my life instead:-) Not in Metropolis but in beautiful Philadelphia!

 

Aside from Superman though, I genuinely love how these colors work together. I’ve seen so many beautiful expressions of these colors put together: From beautiful designs and man-made pieces of Art, to some of the most beautiful flowers and expressions of nature.

 

This necklace was an “excuse” to use these 3 colors…(along with some soft whites and light grays to brake it up a little). This is also one of many small tributes to my little brother Chris, who LOOOOOVES Superman even more than I do.

 

Of course I did some “test driving” too! I can assure you it is as comfy as it is gorgeous! Disclosure: Be ready to get TONS of attention!! (of the good kind ;-)!)

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it,

Much love to you all,

– Veruschka

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