I’m Natascha Ratzlaff, conscious creator at Wonderlust Emporium, modern-day renaissance woman and tribal fusion dancer extraordinaire with a serious addiction to all things sparkly.

I’m the beauty & brains behind Wonderlust Emporium. I spend my days in my little studio in beautiful Switzerland, dreaming up & designing sparkly, beautiful signature pieces that are both eco-conscious & chic (& women can wear every day of the week!)

Whoever decided that you have save extraordinary for the weekend is WRONG. I’m all about being unforgettable and rocking a goddess-worthy wardrobe everyday. That’s why my pieces are hand-crafted to make a major statement.

In a sentence: My treasures are lovely and luxurious. Shimmering and polished. Dramatic. Beautiful. Not afraid to stand out. Just like you.

‘Cause Wonderlust Emporium isn’t just another small handmade jewelry business.

Here are a few reasons why my jewelry is different:

x It’s Handcrafted: Every exclusive piece of jewelry I make, I make with my own two hands, right at my workbench – no outsourcing, no child labour involved (well, I admit my little offspring helps now and then with unboxing packages or picking rhinestones, but that’s all fun and no work). I’m meticulous and detailed and exceptionally privy to the little details. Yep. Attention to details. That's my OCD-Me.

x It’s High-Quality: I’m wildly passionate about using only high-quality materials. (So much so that I spend hours, literally, on scavenger hunts for fine materials for my jewelry. Ask my hubby. He knows.) I carefully select glass stones from Austria (namely the big Swarovski® bling), beautiful cabochons and beads from Czech Republic (where handmade artisan glass is a several-hundred-years-old tradition), plus metal elements from the US that have been carefully aged and sealed or masterfully plated with sterling silver.

x It’s Eco-Friendly: All of my materials are eco-friendly and cruelty-free. No possible conflict gemstones; no limited precious metals. I value the environment (and the people living in it!)

When I’m not tinkering away on my workbench pumping out pretty pieces, you’ll likely find me spending time with my precious family. I’m a wife and mother foremost. And I couldn’t do all that I do without their loving support.

You might also catch me shakin’ my hips in my private studio (a.k.a. dance room), teaching the dance I love so much to a lovely bunch of students, getting creative with pixels, playing RPGs with some friends or outside with my horse and dog inhaling the sweet, crisp Switzerland air.