Peruvian huayruros (WHY-EE-RU-ROS) are without a doubt the lucky seeds even during Pre-Inca times. The Inca, "King of the Inca Empire" will always carry a little pouch with huayruro (why-ee-ru-ro) seeds in it, and use them as a symbol of protection. I still remember I didn't like to wear those seeds in a traditional way, no design just the … Continue reading Peruvian Huayruros named “The Seeds of Beauty” by USA TODAY
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Tools for a successful jewelry photoshoot
There are two kinds of jewelry photoshoot that as a jewelry designer you may end up having at least every season. One will be your product/jewelry photoshoot where all you will shoot is just pure jewelry pieces and the other one will be the one that involve a team with model, make up artist and … Continue reading Tools for a successful jewelry photoshoot
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Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a great middle of your week. Over here at Evelyn Brooks Designs, we are creating new product cards! We want to have a card that is both visually interesting and communicates the meaning behind the huayruro seeds. Front of our Good Luck product card There are so … Continue reading Product Input
National Museum of the American Indian featured the work of Evelyn Brooks
There was a time as I began my career as a jewelry designer when I dreamed to exhibit at one of the Smithsonian Museums. I am a true believer that things come to you at the right time, no sooner no later. This year I decided to participate at the Native Art Market of the Native … Continue reading National Museum of the American Indian featured the work of Evelyn Brooks
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