Grinning chameleons, bejewelled beetles, dinosaur skeletons and punky Aztec dancers are just some of the characters you can find in Daniela Villegas wide and wonderful world of jewellery. The Mexican-born jeweller brings an eclectic and vibrant mix of influences to her one-of-a-kind jewels that combine whimsy with beautiful, vividly hued gemstones. A touch of magic surrealism, a dash of latin defiance and a large dose of humour make Daniela’s jewel a unique fusion of global cultures.
Now based in Los Angeles, Daniela finds joy in revealing a world where chubby caterpillars become rings, dodo birds come to life as earrings and ruby-set beetles carry poetry engraved into their thorax. Daniela’s jewels with a quirky soul appeal to the boho-chic Hollywood crowd, ever on the search for objects with a story to tell.
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These earrings designed by Daniela Villegas are handcrafted with a golden snake curling around a chrysoprase and a tiny emerald representing its eyes.
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Daniela Villegas designed this ring in memory of her grandfather who was born in June and was therefore a cancer which is represented by a crab on the zodiac signs.
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Daniela Villegas' love for animals inspired this beautiful turquoise, sapphires and fluorite crab necklace.
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The versatile ring from Daniela Villegas is a testimony to the designer's love for astrology and planets and is named after Astraios, the Titan gold of stars.
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These fairy tales sapphire and agate earrings designed by Daniela Villegas are named after the sister of Ariel in The Little Mermaid
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Another example of Daniela Villegas's love for nature and for the animal world with this sapphire, peridot and tourmaline ring in the shape of a crab.
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This amethyst cocktail ring is named after the indigenous festival in Oaxaca, Mexico, the birth country of jewellery designer Daniela Villegas.
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This jade beads necklace with a chrysoprase cabochon has been designed by Daniela Villegas and was named after the Chinese philosopher who professed love and tolerance.
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The Cleodora ring designed by Daniela Villegas represents a colourful beetle that covers the length of the finger.
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The Flower Beetles Scarlet ring by Daniela Villegas elevates a humble beetle to the realm of luxury jewellery. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind jewel.
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The Flower Beetles Romancing the stone ring by Daniela Villegas is set with emeralds to create a shimmering effect much like the wings of this creature.
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Daniela Villegas' the Guest House necklace inspired by the designer's favorite poem by Rumi. The reverse side of the beetle is engraved with lines from the poem.
