Working in silver, Luiz Antonio Dias crafts a hair clip to wear with everything. .900 rating silver. Artisan Info: "I started designing and crafting silver jewelry at the beginning of the 1980s so I could pay my university tuition - I was studying mechanical engineering. I became so involved in this activity that I ended up dropping out and working full time as a jeweler. I began selling my wares at local art fairs in various coastal cities. "Eventually I developed an original technique to work with enamel at low temperatures with polyester resin, the same material used for making synthetic gems. I was enthralled by the colorful transparency of the pieces, and how the combination of colors resulted i...  (less)

of the rainbow. Luiz Antonio Dias crafts the barrette of silver, and covers it in bright enamel. .900 rating silver. Artisan Info: "I started designing and crafting silver jewelry at the beginning of the 1980s so I could pay my university tuition - I was studying mechanical engineering. I became so involved in this activity that I ended up dropping out and working full time as a jeweler. I began selling my wares at local art fairs in various coastal cities. "Eventually I developed an original technique to work with enamel at low temperatures with polyester resin, the same material used for making synthetic gems. I was enthralled by the colorful transparency of the pieces, and how the combination of colors resulted i...  (less)

this original design, Luiz Antonio Dias extends an invitation for a walk on the moon. He works in enamel on silver to create the hair clip. Each is an individual work of art, and no two are ever exactly identical. .900 rating silver Artisan Info: "I started designing and crafting silver jewelry at the beginning of the 1980s so I could pay my university tuition - I was studying mechanical engineering. I became so involved in this activity that I ended up dropping out and working full time as a jeweler. I began selling my wares at local art fairs in various coastal cities. "Eventually I developed an original technique to work with enamel at low temperatures with polyester resin, the same material used for maki...  (less)

the famous tule tree in Santa Maria del Tule, Oaxaca. The venerable ahuehuete cypress is one of the oldest living trees in the world. Gianluca Anzani works in sterling silver to create this exquisite design. Due to its hand-crafted nature, the size could vary slightly. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Gianluca and, though by birth I'm Swiss-Italian, I am Mexican at heart. Destiny brought me to Mexico in 1977 on a holiday, but I fell in love with the country and its people so I decided to stay. I live in the state of Michoacan and have two beautiful daughters. "Having traveled extensively throughout Mexico, I've had the good fortune to meet talented artisans who have kindly taught me...  (less)

captivating brooch. The flowers are elegantly rendered in sterling silver by Made Sriasih, who infuses in this brooch the traditional stylizations of Balinese artistry. Sriasih presents the piece in a batik covered box, lined with velvet and finished with palm leaf thread. The box also features a mirror. 0.925 silver. Artisan Info: Made Sriasih was born in Bali on April 14, 1964, in a village long renowned as the island's center of silver production. Her father was one of the senior silversmiths, well trained in the jewelry arts. This skill was passed on to his daughter, Made, from the time she was 12-years old until she got married. She learned how to select quality material and create her pieces with precision,...  (less)

lemon citrine with bright carnelian and cool green peridot for her design. Sterling tendrils create the appearance of lace. Artisan Info: "Dear Novica customers, thank you for all of your support and testimonials. Your trust in my jewelry has made me very proud and brings me great strength. "My name is Busarin Hutawarakorn, and I was born on June 30, 1975, the youngest of three sisters. After I graduated from the university, I did some disc jockeying but felt that this job did not reflect who I was and what I wanted. Indeed I wanted to be independent and earn a living from something I love. "The idea of making jewelry came not only because I love jewelry but also because it goes along so well...  (less)

exceptional Indonesian artistry of times past and present. The exotic Balinese flower is elegantly rendered in sterling silver by Made Sriasih, who infuses in this brooch traditional Balinese stylizations. Sriasih presents this brooch in a batik covered box, lined with velvet and finished with palm leaf thread. The box also features a mirror. Complement an elegant suit with this exotic brooch. .925 silver. Artisan Info: Made Sriasih was born in Bali on April 14, 1964, in a village long renowned as the island's center of silver production. Her father was one of the senior silversmiths, well trained in the jewelry arts. This skill was passed on to his daughter, Made, from the time she was 12-years old until she got...  (less)

in this silver brooch by Thiva Boonnak. A fanciful touch for evening formalwear. 92.5% silver and 7.5% nickel Artisan Info: Thiva Boonnak speaks reflectively of her art amidst the scattered tools and the pieces in progress that fill her family's old-fashioned workshop. "Our region's designs are all special. Each one is unique and grandiose." Her soft words echo the proud sentiments passed on by her family generations before her. Thiva Boonnak tells how her father taught her and her brothers the silversmith craft, and how he showed them not only the technical, intricate skills, but also transmitted the smith's labor of love. With such passion flowing from their hearts to their hands it is not difficult ...  (less)

gold. Danai transforms a trio of flowers into a delightful fashion accessory, crafted by hand. Glowing enamel lends the radiant color. Because natural blossoms are used, size and shape will vary slightly. Due to the flower's natural weight, pin in a vertical direction. Artisan Info: "My name is Danai Leosawathiphong. I was born March 20, 1949 in northern Thailand. My grandfather was a Chinese immigrant from the Canton province. He emigrated to Thailand at the end of the 19th century when he was in his early twenties. He was a very hard working person and set up a business by the Ping River. He traded goods all along the river and during that time he met my partner's grandfather. "I studied business ...  (less)

conjures the gentle images in glowing gems. Smoky quartz graces this modern, feminine necklace. The design is fixed in place and, if stretched, will spring back into position. Artisan Info: "Dear Novica customers, thank you for all of your support and testimonials. Your trust in my jewelry has made me very proud and brings me great strength. "My name is Busarin Hutawarakorn, and I was born on June 30, 1975, the youngest of three sisters. After I graduated from the university, I did some disc jockeying but felt that this job did not reflect who I was and what I wanted. Indeed I wanted to be independent and earn a living from something I love. "The idea of making jewelry came not only because I love jewelry bu...  (less)

form a heart, as Nyoman Suarjana creates a delightful brooch with pebbled textures. Sterling silver is his medium for this hand-crafted design. 0.925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Nyoman Suarjana and I was born in Bongkasa on January 1, 1968. Graduated from SMA (senior high school), I couldn't continue my study into higher levels although I wanted to. It happened because of the family economical condition. As farmers with eleven children, my parents couldn't do much for our education. At that time, being able to eat three times a day was good enough for us. Reflecting on my family condition, I was dreaming of having a small family with a wife and two or three children, to give them a proper life and...  (less)

it emulates the beauty of Balinese flora as it glows with amethyst and pearl dew drops. .925 silver. Artisan Info: Nyoman Rena was born on October 11 as the third of five children. His father is Made Beratha and his mother is Ketut Sukarti. Young Rena started to learn wood carving when he was in the third year of elementary school. His grandfather, an architect of traditional Balinese buildings who is also a senior carver, gave much support to Rena's carving and jewelry development. After graduating from elementary school in 1983, Rena was introduced to a famous silversmith in his village by his father. Since then, Rena began learning to craft silver jewelry on Sundays. Making use of his carving ability, R...  (less)