Forged from 100% reclaimed metals, Yanapuma is so excited to share the brilliant and current creations of husband-and-wife design team Ashley & Dara of Alkemie Jewelry. Their unique work is equal parts art and accessory. 

A tribute to the Grateful Dead and the sacred dance of life and death, this necklace pairs a detailed skull with a blooming rose—symbols that speak to the deep truth that there is no rebirth without release. The skull reminds us of impermanence and transformation, while the rose brings in the beauty, softness, and renewal that follow.

This powerful combination honors the cycle of endings and new beginnings. It’s for those who understand that letting go is part of becoming.

Finished with a serpent clasp at the back—an emblem of shedding the old and stepping fully into your next chapter.

Cast in a reclaimed metal blend of copper and zinc with zero nickel, lead, or plating. Also available in reclaimed sterling silver or reclaimed gold upon request.

By creating new designs from existing materials in abundance, the mission is to translate something that would otherwise be landfill-bound into wearable art. These pieces are pioneers with hopes to change the jewelry industry with its social and environmentally responsible practices. Yanapuma loves working with this team as they too promote local living wages and eco-sustainable business practices.

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