Vegan Artist Spotlight: Urd Handicrafts
With so many wonderful and creative vegan artists in the world (seriously, there are A TON), I’ve decided that I need to start featuring more on them on VBR! Today I wanted to introduce y’all to Ramona and her history & fantasy-inspired jewelry line, Urd Handicrafts.
A bit about Ramona and the story of Urd:
“All my life I’ve been creative, but it took years to shape my style and concept. My jewelry is made of various metals, though sterling silver is my all time favorite, as well as bog oak, [naturally shed] deer antler, and gemstones.I try to recycle the metals as much as possible, and I also source most of my wood by myself.
To collect deer antler, I wander through forests and mountains after the annual circle of growth has ended and the deer have shed their antlers. I’m proud to be cruelty-free, not only because it fits my vegan lifestyle (I refused to eat meat since the age of 8), but also because of spiritual matters.
For me, my jewelry is more than just pieces of body adornment; every ring, necklace and bracelet has a story that is intertwined with my pagan beliefs (I am a Germanic heathen) and professional interest in past times and religions (I am an archaeologist). That’s why I try to keep my design natural and organic.”
Doesn’t Ramona sound like a hella cook chick that you wanna go on adventures in the wild with? Her jewelry is dope, too – simple, raw, earthy, and unique.
Peep these gorg beauties that I recently had the honor of adding to my jewelry collection:
Sterling Silver Pink Sapphire Ring, $35 – I mega heart sapphires, especially the vibrant pink kind! ♥ I’ve been big into raw gemstones lately when it comes to jewelry. They’re all one-of a kind pieces, and when I wear them, I literally feel like I’m carrying a piece of the earth with me. The band on this ring is a comfortable fit (thin) and has been polished and slightly hammered. It’s SOOOOO pretty!!
Sterling Silver Full Moon Necklace, $65 – This minimalist and lightweight sterling silver moon necklace is super cute and entirely handmade (and hence, one-of-a-kind). Many hours of silversmithing have gone into creating this hollow form sphere in the shape of a full moon. Its detailed surface includes holes in various sizes that represent lunar craters all around the pendant. My son, who is obsessed with outer space and the solar system loves it when I wear the moon around my neck. 🙂
Peep Ramona’s shop on Etsy (Urd Handicarfts) and if ya see something ya like (most likely will), make sure to use coupon code URDVBR15 for 15% off your order (no minimum purchase and no expiration date).
Be sure to follow Urd Handicrafts on Instagram for special BOGO offers during November! 😀
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Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there's something in particular you'd like me to review, drop me a line at Sunny@VeganBeautyReview.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google +.Filed in: vegan fashion
