Meet Evelyn Brooks
Peruvian American Jewelry Designer
For more than two decades, Evelyn Brooks has created meaningful jewelry inspired by the colors, traditions, natural materials, and cultural symbolism of Peru.
Evelyn began designing jewelry in 2004 with a simple purpose: to share the beauty of her Peruvian heritage through contemporary pieces that tell a story. Her signature designs combine natural huayruro seeds, sterling silver, filigree, and culturally inspired symbols.
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Jewelry with a Peruvian Soul
Evelyn’s inspiration comes from her Peruvian-American identity, travels throughout Peru, ancient cultural symbols, nature, traditional textiles, and collaborations with talented Peruvian artisans.
Her necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and jewelry sets bring traditional Peruvian elements into modern life. Designs featuring the map of Peru, the Nazca Lines, natural seeds, and handcrafted metalwork allow customers to wear a meaningful connection to Peruvian culture.
Evelyn believes that jewelry should be more than an accessory:
A beautiful piece should also have a story.
The Meaning of Huayruro
The red-and-black huayruro seed—pronounced why-ee-ru-ro—has been treasured in Peru for generations. It is traditionally associated with good fortune, love, prosperity, positive energy, and protection.
Each seed develops naturally, creating slight differences in color, shape, and markings. These variations make every piece of huayruro jewelry unique.
For Evelyn, huayruro represents more than a beautiful natural material. It carries the beliefs, memories, and cultural identity passed from one generation to the next.
Building Cultural Bridges Through Design
Evelyn’s work extends beyond jewelry. For more than 20 years, she has promoted Peruvian culture, craftsmanship, and creative talent in the United States.
Her designs and cultural initiatives have been featured through events and programs connected with the Embassy of Peru, Smithsonian programs, the Kennedy Center, Passport DC, and other cultural institutions in the Washington, D.C. area.
Evelyn is also the founder of Peru Gift Shop, a curated marketplace that introduces customers to authentic products created by Peruvian artisans and designers. Through her work, she helps build connections between makers in Peru and customers around the world.
Discover the Collection
Explore meaningful necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and jewelry sets inspired by the beauty and cultural heritage of Peru.
Whether you are celebrating your roots, searching for an authentic Peruvian gift, or discovering huayruro jewelry for the first time, every piece offers a story you can carry with you.
