Who is the face behind Daans Design and who designs the beautiful exclusive jewelry?
My name is Daniëlle Valkering and I design unique jewelry made from gemstones and pearls. From a young age, I have been in love with jewelry, colors, and everything that sparkles. After working in banking for many years, I decided to change course and follow my passion.
In 2018, I launched my webshop, Daans Design. In my studio in Egmond, I design and handcraft earrings, necklaces, and other jewelry with gemstones and pearls.
In addition to my webshop, I work at Strego Jeweler, where I lovingly and happily help customers find their perfect piece of jewelry.
My adventure began when I was looking for unique earrings for myself but couldn't find anything suitable. Most earrings were expensive but didn't contain real gemstones or pearls and were often of poor quality. I thought: I can do better than that!
And so I started designing a bracelet, followed by earrings and necklaces. My collection has now grown into a wide range of luxurious and exclusive jewelry with gemstones and pearls.
"Natural" inspiration
I draw my inspiration for unique designs from nature. In my free time, I enjoy walking through the forest or along the beach, and I come home brimming with new insights and inspiration. I also find inspiration in the colors around me.
“Colors are a source of inspiration, for example from nature or the colors of a bouquet of flowers. That color combination can lead to a beautiful design. Then I see if I have gemstones in those colors and I create a composition from them.”
Designing exclusive jewellery
I design handmade jewellery from gemstones and pearls under the name Daans Design.
I work with real pearls, exclusive gemstones, 14 carat gold, 14 carat gold fill and sterling silver.
During my search for high-quality gemstones, I stumbled upon tourmaline. It was love at first sight. The beautiful and diverse colours of these gemstones immediately gave me a great fondness for this special material.
Tourmaline is very rare and therefore very special and exclusive. It's no coincidence that my jewellery with tourmaline are all "limited editions."
High-quality gemstones and pearls
Daans Design jewellery is characterised by high-quality gemstones. These high-quality stones ensure that the gemstones and pearls last for years without losing their sparkle or fading in colour.
In addition, the jewellery is suitable for most people with allergies. However, the gemstones and pearls do not tolerate water, alcohol, soap and perfume very well.
Daans Design commissions
Over the past years, I have built up a loyal customer base and regularly work on commission. Customers come with an idea, and I develop it into a proposal with a matching colour palette. Through photos and videos, I involve my customers in the design process, resulting in a unique and exclusive 'one of a kind' piece of jewellery.
Personal contact is always central to me; I believe it is important that my customers not only receive a beautiful piece of jewellery but also a unique experience.
With Daans Design, I bring my passion for gemstones and pearls to life in exclusive, handmade jewellery. I hope my creations bring as much joy to others as they do to me!
Please contact us via info@daansdesign.com or via the Chat at the bottom right of this page or via Whatsapp
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