Hi, welcome to my little corner of the internet. My name is Laura Van Buskirk, I am here to answer that infamous question “Who are you???”

God has given me the gift of design

First, God has given me the gift of design and I must grow what He has given me. Like the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30).  

 I have ALWAYS loved fashion and design. My love of fashion and design started a LONG time ago when I was a tiny tot. I loved playing with fabric and rummaging around in my mom and grandma’s closets trying on all the clothes and jewelry while wishing I could grow up and wear cool outfits.

Now I’m grown up I can design make a whole outfit (except the shoes, those are #goals). I love designing jewelry because they are the icing on the cake of your outfit. Accessories add something so incredible, they are sprinkles of personality that each person makes their own. 

Everything at Laura Clarke Co is small batch or one of a kind. I design and make everything myself and get bored if I make too much of the same thing. 

I love fashion and personal style so I cannot look at jewelry as being in it’s own little world, jewelry goes with clothes and clothes go with personal style. Jewelry in the context of personal style. This is where I start the design process.

Also, One style point of view is NOT my cup of tea… My husband and I were brainstorming how to describe my designs, and he noticed the continuity of symmetry and variation that is present in my work no matter what. A diverse vibe yet ALL in a similar style. We were playing with words and came up with…

~ Diversavibe~

I like ALOT of things, and that is reflected in my designs. I have tried to be the minimalist, vintage gal, hippie, steampunk-ish, bright & cheerful... Yet when I tried to fit myself into one style of design it felt tedious and boring.

So I decided to run with what I love, which is ALL the things... Diversavibe it is. =)

I’m a Florida girl (don’t tell my birth certificate, I was born in Michigan lol). The casual way of life has definitely influenced me. I have never wanted to dress like a FL girl or a Miami girl, when I lived in Miami… Always like myself and that mindset definitely influences me.

In 2021 I married my funny, creative husband, he’s exactly who I prayed for. He makes sure every day is Valentine’s day and he encourages me like no one else and we live in sunny Tampa Bay FL. The beaches are as good as they say (unless there’s red tide).

On my site you will see ready to wear jewelry designs revolving around my current interests and dreams. I also offer custom commemorative gemstone necklaces. If you want a custom piece email me at lauraclarkeco@gmail.com

Have a beautiful and blessed day!

Laura Van Buskirk

March 2024