The person behind DIERbaar-sieraad.
I'm Linda van der Kooi, and I make all the jewelry for DIERbaar-sieraad with great love and passion. I'm a creative all-rounder with a huge passion for animals and nature. I live with my husband and daughter in a fantastic location in the Netherlands North Friesland, nearby the Wadden Sea. On our farm, besides my Gelderlander horse, Herman, and my collection of Welsh section B ponies, you'll also find two Bengal cats, Walther the Dachshund, and a whole bunch of stable cats for the necessary hunting work.


Me with two of my breeding mares Pytron's Glenda and Ribbon's Sequin

Besides all the care all the animals on the farm require, I train the Welsh ponies and ride dressage with my horse. During the summer months, I often participate in dressage competitions and, for the experts among us, I ride in the ZZzwaar class with my horse, Herman.
I try to breed a couple of foals every year, and every now and then, a litter of sweet Bengal kittens is also part of my passion for animals.


Ultimate enjoyment with my Gelderlander horse, Herman

What jewelry can you find at DIERbaar-sieraad?
DIERbaar-sieraad has experienced tremendous growth recently. In addition to bracelets that can be incorporated with hair, we've also added a silver option. Silver rings that can be incorporated with the hair of your  horse are now available online. Silver rings that don't incorporate hair, but rather a beautiful gemstone, for example, are also available in the shop. A small selection of gemstones that you can incorporate into your interior is now also available online.
You're welcome to visit my studio at the Wjuk in Ternaard to explore the entire collection. I'm open when the green sign is posted or by appointment.

Why horsehair jewelry?
Horsehair jewelry is worn for various reasons. First and foremost, because the jewelry is beautiful and personal. You can send your own horsehair by mail or bring it to us.
In many cases, this is horsehair from horses that people still own. This way, your horse is with you even when you're not at the stable. Because let's face it, we'd love to be with our horse when we can't be with it.

Loss.
You can also have a piece of jewelry made for a very special reason. For example, if you're selling or losing your horse. This gives you a beautiful, tangible, and personal memento of your beloved horse.
Your horse's hair is handled personally and carefully. If you want any remaining hair returned, please let us know when you place your order, and it will be returned to you.

Materials.
Currently, many rings and beaded bracelets are being ordered. The great advantage of these jewelry pieces is that very little hair is needed, yet you still see a lot of your horse. I work with natural materials like silver, gemstones, wood, and coconut. The gemstones are selected based on color and function.
The hair is incorporated into an epoxy bead or the ring's setting. You'll find many examples in the webshop, but we also often create a completely unique personalized bracelet in consultation with the customer. You can visit the studio or make an appointment for this.