as bright yellows for the festive design of this necklace. It is crafted by hand with ornate and colorful antique glass beads once used for trading during the Dvaravati period, circa 7th-10th century. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Cholapat Chaiaroon, and I come from a warm family environment, where love reigns. See, when my father first met my mother and fell in-love with her, my grandparents did not believe him to be good enough for her. He was a musician of classic Thai songs and an amateur woodcarver, so they put him through many tests. He eventually passed them all and was finally allowed to marry her. I don't remember them ever fighting or him offending her, and when one day I asked him abou...  (less)

wear," says Roberto de Villacis, who entrusted his design to Novica artist Carlos Gonzalez to craft. "This collection is a testament to the timeless elegance of one of the most mysterious cultures of the ancient world," says de Villacis, who signs this piece. "Hammered and crafted by hand, the collection in sterling silver includes rutile quartz, for the Inca favored beautiful gems." .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi, I'm Carlos Enrique Gonzalez Elera and I was born in Lima on August 19, 1953. My father was my guide in the world of art. He was a jeweler and worked at his craft day and night. I was curious about it but didn't really give it much attention. As an adult, I'd go to the mountains to trade scales ...  (less)

wear," says Roberto de Villacis, who entrusted his design to Novica artist Carlos Gonzalez to craft. "This collection is a testament to the timeless elegance of one of the most mysterious cultures of the ancient world," says de Villacis, who signs this piece. "Hammered and crafted by hand, the collection in sterling silver includes rutile quartz, for the Inca favored beautiful gems." .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi, I'm Carlos Enrique Gonzalez Elera and I was born in Lima on August 19, 1953. My father was my guide in the world of art. He was a jeweler and worked at his craft day and night. I was curious about it but didn't really give it much attention. As an adult, I'd go to the mountains to trade scales ...  (less)

or tie like a scarf, Matta's beautiful design is endlessly versatile. The sterling silver clasp features a floral motif and is bathed in 24k gold. Peridot is a warm, friendly, happy stone that strengthens and regenerates, stimulating new, healthy growth. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I w...  (less)

six lavish strands, Matta creates a long rope of gemstones. It can be worn as is or in a double loop around the neck. A lacy sterling silver clasp finishes the lovely design. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I was a young girl, I have been enamored with the hill tribe people's love of jewelry...  (less)

wear," says Roberto de Villacis, who entrusted his design to Novica artist Carlos Gonzalez to craft. "This collection is a testament to the timeless elegance of one of the most mysterious cultures of the ancient world," says de Villacis, who signs this piece. "Hammered and crafted by hand, the collection in sterling silver includes rutile quartz, for the Inca favored beautiful gems." .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi, I'm Carlos Enrique Gonzalez Elera and I was born in Lima on August 19, 1953. My father was my guide in the world of art. He was a jeweler and worked at his craft day and night. I was curious about it but didn't really give it much attention. As an adult, I'd go to the mountains to trade scales ...  (less)

necklace. Claudia Lira evokes the delicate shape of honeysuckle blossoms in this design. Bold, yet airy, it is meticulously crafted by hand. 0.950 rating silver Artisan Info: The artistry of Claudia Lira has been featured in Depth magazine. Born April 1, 1973, Claudia Lira studied in Holland's TSU - Vakschool Schoonhoven school. She has worked in jewelry and silver since 1992 and describes her work as an expression of art and design. Motivated to bring new forms and creations to Peru's silver industry, she has taught the trade since 1992 when she assisted in a Netherlands workshop, and today she teaches in her home city of Lima. Striving to transmit freshness, joviality and daring, Lira playfully combines 0.95...  (less)

necklace. Claudia Lira evokes the delicate shape of honeysuckle blossoms in this design. Bold, yet airy, it is meticulously crafted by hand. 0.950 rating silver Artisan Info: The artistry of Claudia Lira has been featured in Depth magazine. Born April 1, 1973, Claudia Lira studied in Holland's TSU - Vakschool Schoonhoven school. She has worked in jewelry and silver since 1992 and describes her work as an expression of art and design. Motivated to bring new forms and creations to Peru's silver industry, she has taught the trade since 1992 when she assisted in a Netherlands workshop, and today she teaches in her home city of Lima. Striving to transmit freshness, joviality and daring, Lira playfully combines 0.95...  (less)

garnet add their bright allure. Designed to drape or tie like a scarf, Matta's beautiful design is endlessly versatile. The sterling silver clasp features a floral motif. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I was a young girl, I have been enamored with the hill tribe people's love of jewelry...  (less)

add their sunny allure. Designed to drape or tie like a scarf, Matta's beautiful design is endlessly versatile. The sterling silver clasp features a floral motif. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I was a young girl, I have been enamored with the hill tribe people's love of jewelry. I reg...  (less)

moon that adorns this necklace. Presented by Ploy Intha, the piece is fashioned in the mesmerizing tradition of ancient jewelry, when once silver was relegated to low-ranking officials and the king's subjects. Gradually everyone embraced the beauty of sterling silver items giving birth to a strong silversmith trade in Thailand, enhanced by the belief that silver is the augur of good luck. Regal and exotic, this sterling silver (.925)necklace is an accessory of captivating beauty. Intha describes the delicate and elaborate process involved in making this piece, "The silver alloy is melted down and poured into a terracotta container. When the silver has set the artisan beats it with hammers into a sheet and c...  (less)

choker. Lean threads shape the necklace, with one shooting out holding the beautiful funnel pendant with a textured finish. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: The artistry of Claudia Lira has been featured in Depth magazine. Born April 1, 1973, Claudia Lira studied in Holland's TSU - Vakschool Schoonhoven school. She has worked in jewelry and silver since 1992 and describes her work as an expression of art and design. Motivated to bring new forms and creations to Peru's silver industry, she has taught the trade since 1992 when she assisted in a Netherlands workshop, and today she teaches in her home city of Lima. Striving to transmit freshness, joviality and daring, Lira playfully combines 0.950 rating silv...  (less)