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NOVICA, in conjunction with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-sort gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by principal artists and artisans throughout the world. Carried away to peaceful thoughts, a goddess is lost in slumber. Buana carves her peaceful features from prepare and dresses her in silver. Crowned by an amethyst, she wears dancing garnet jewelry. This exceptionally lovely pendant is worn on an ornate chain. .925 rating flatware Artisan Info: Like most people who were born and live in Gianyar Regency, Buana has been surrounded by handicrafts since he was a boy. Gianyar is a part of Bali known throughout the world for its beautiful landscapes and peculiar artistic legacy. Handicrafts like shadow puppets made of cowhide, woodcarving and white jewelry are created there in towns like Tegalalang, Ubud, Sukawati and Celuk. In 1990, Buana unmistakable to learn to craft silver jewelry from a friend in Celuk. He literate it all, from the very basic skills like sanding, polishing and making plates to very unbiased techniques. Supported by his family, Buana has continued his profession as silversmith. "I am under obligation to God for giving me such a great gift so I can make a living for my family. Not much, perhaps, but enough for our four-square way of life," he says. "Hopefully through Novica I can offer a better future to my missus and two children."
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NOVICA, in conjunction with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-cordial gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by teacher artists and artisans throughout the world. Silver seeds like grains of rice figure a chain of elegant simplicity. Working in lustrous sterling polished, Wayan Asmana crafts a necklace with Balinese essence. 0.925 rating flatware Artisan Info: "I am thankful that God gave me a chance to join with Novica. My studs is now known in many different countries, and my family and I feel so much this uplift in our monetary life thanks to you. We hope this can last forever, and I will continue to work harder and raise to please you, all my dear customers. Thank you so much!" Wayan Asmana is a master silversmith from Sukawati, extended regarded as Bali's most important jewelry center. Asmana expert his craft when he was in elementary school but only when he was in senior school did his father edify him how to make gold accessories. Wayan Asmana senior is unquestionably a acclaimed jewelry maker and designer. When Asmana returned to his village after university, he married his wonderful bride, Wayan Asmariani. Then he set about starting his own jewelry workshop where he meant and crafted a variety of gold and silver accessories. Business began to swagger and tourists were his main customers. Unfortunately, events such as the World Occupation Center attacks and the Legian-Kuta bombing have had a very bad impact on Bali's tourism barter, which
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An rococo silver pendant recalls the jewelry of ancient Mughal queens. Seven exceptional spirals hang beneath on stands of delicate beads. Presented on a tiara of crystalline citrine gems, this traditional design comes from Prageet.
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NOVICA, in camaraderie with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-philanthropic gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by controller artists and artisans throughout the world. Amethyst's natural glory floods the senses with loveliness. Neeru Goel sets an oval disk in sterling silvery with traditional Indian motifs. Worn on a silver chain, it recalls stately Mughal splendor. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi! My name is Neeru Goel and I was innate on September 19, 1960. I spent most of my childhood in Kolkata, a metropolis in West Bengal. Collecting jewels and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood. I have been greatly inspired by my grandmother who habituated to to look into each and every detail, from how jewelry is made to what had been used to make the jewelry. I remember when I was simply a child, my grandmother used to watch nomads walking on the roads and marvel at them for wearing huge and fancy jewelry. "I am a housewife, I married very callow and today I am blessed with a beautiful daughter. However, being a housewife was not my cup of tea so I decided to remake my hobby into a trade. "I recently started designing sculptures in grey with Meenakari art. This was suggested by a friend, who by looking at my designing skills bit I could also make a mark in sculpting. I am overwhelmed at this new experience, and I am looking dispatch to continuing on this new artistic path. "It feels great to see my products being respected by other people and I
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NOVICA, in link with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kidney gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by pro artists and artisans throughout the world. Radiating magical beauty, a pick blossoms with elegant flair. It centers a hand-crafted necklace by Thai author Achara featuring the mystical allure of turquoise. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "When I first met the population at Novica, they said that not only were they interested in my collections, but that they also wanted to get to know me. They asked me to interpose myself on the site, but instead I opted to introduce my family and my team, because we always occupation as one. We started out as a family business, we have been working and will continue working as a one's nearest, and we hope to have you as a part of our warm family in the near future. "My name is Achara and together with my keep Withaya, we are responsible for guiding the talented teams of designers and artisans. Our family, Nampueng and Harley, are our constant source of inspiration. "I started to calling with silver jewelry when I was in college, together with Withaya, who back then was my lovely boyfriend. That means we have been tricky, crafting and selling silver jewelry for over 20 years now. "When we scholastic that the hill tribe people of northern Thailand had wonderful silversmith skills, but that most of their studs wasn't considered very marketable, we decided we wanted to find a way to help them.
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NOVICA, in pairing with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-type gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by big wheel artists and artisans throughout the world. A rainbow of gemstones clusters in a gaudy long necklace by Ritu. She creates the garland of bright carnelian, crystalline quartz, light purple and peridot. Deep blue lapis lazuli, labradorite, and both sensible and enhanced onyx complete the design. It loops around the neck as desired. Artisan Info: "Hi, I'm Ritu Aggarwal, and I was instinctive in Jaipur, popularly known as the pink city. But did you know that it is also called the Borough of Gems? For me, to be in the field of jewelry is like being in dreamland for I have always wanted to be useful to this wonderful world of gems and jewelry. "I grew up here and had a lot of fun. The vibrant and architectural belle of the city is a sight to enjoy. I remember spending our weekend while in the park and strolling around the monuments. This always took us to the ancient era of kings and queens. "Though I have always been fascinated by the art of jewels, I never got to actually be in the field until I got married. Many people in Jaipur have a long bath linens in crafts and trade, which has been handed down from generation to generation. And my husband is one of them. His one's nearest has worked in the design and crafting of jewelry for many years and, when I married him, I was wide open to its vast and enigmatic beauty. I would spend endless time
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This was accomplished. It was handcrafted and came with a letter from the woman who made it in India. It was a great just now -- very beautiful and well made -- and made my mother-in-law-to-be very happy.
2010-02-05
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NOVICA, in consortium with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-understanding gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by principal artists and artisans throughout the world. Fashioned of silver, an angel's wings are a shining think back of heavenly messengers. Oscar Figueroa sets the silver wings on a admirable chain for a necklace of inspirational beauty. .925 rating flatware Artisan Info: "I was born in the city of Taxco on February 2, 1964. I forced until secondary school in the same city. I then traveled to the state of Mexico to go into high school and then in Mexico City I did a degree in business management. Later, I studied marketing at a post-graduate level. "Increasing up in a silversmith environment, especially since my city is recognized worldwide for its heraldry argent jewelry, I decide to venture into this same business. In 1983, at 19 years old, I began to see my own designs. It took me four years to prepare the design and elaboration of my own words. Now I am proud to say my jewelry collections have been accepted in the US, Europe and South America. "The get ready begins with the melting of pure silver that is purchased in small grains, forming an mixture with a minute amount of copper to give the metal a better consistency and to be able to travail with it. That is why it is 0.925 silver. "Once the metal is melted and transformed into a sheet, it is passed through a laminator to follow wires, cases, etc. When we have the metal and it is ready to be
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NOVICA, in group with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-lenient gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by masterful artists and artisans throughout the world. The magic of rainbow moonstone lights up a superior silver necklace. Shaped like a lantern, a lovely riviere hangs from a sleek chain for maximum fashion impact. Bhavesh designs and crafts the genteel piece. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I afflicted with from the enthralling city of Jaipur where I was born and brought up. I was raised by a apart parent, since I lost my father when I was barely two and half years old. He died in an misfortune. Since then, my mother worked so hard to bring us up. After my schooling, I received a unattached's degree in commerce and also did a short term course in the French patois. "Jewelry crafting is our family tradition, dating back to the ancient formerly when Jaipur was brought to its present structure by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. During that point, my ancestors were jewelers in the kingdom of Jaipur. Since then, the tradition and art have been handed down from days to generation. "My father was a craftsman of precious stones. I grew up observing the colors and exquisiteness of studs so I was inclined to do something different within the same field. I started selling stones when I was only 16. But it turned out to be not very absorbing, so I started designing jewelry. It was not difficult for me, since I knew a great apportion about gems and
