Upcycling involves processing used materials into new products, or the re-use of a product with crippled functionality for alternative purposes, to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for “conventional” [...]]]> http://www.veleska.com/?p=130 A great gift idea for the Holiday season, these pendants are created in the Veleska studio one at a time, by hand. The example below is yellow gold and white diamonds but we’ve made them with different colored diamonds and with a sterling pendant. So we can color match anything you like. Does someone you [...]]]> http://www.veleska.com/?p=181 We have two new gift ideas that we’re very excited about.

These custom, burnished steel frames are whimsical and contemporary. Aside from being cutting edge cool they’re made like tanks. Pick one up and be surprised (we were) by the sheer weight of these welded art frames. You can also customize them with [...]]]> http://www.veleska.com/?p=40 Two new, beautiful designs from Kathryn are now on display.

The white gold band at the top is festooned with bright green and white diamonds. It’s the perfect thing to add color and elegant sparkle to an existing set.

The hand-hammered red gold ring features tsavorite garnets on the facets. Red reinforcing red, this fiery [...]]]> http://www.veleska.com/?p=42