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)

Pink, green and yellow tourmaline escort white iridescent pearls in a strand crafted of 18k gold. The colorful combination is spectacular. Artisan Info: "I was born in 1962. I studied technical design and graduated in History and Data Processing in 1984. The following year I left everything and went to study at the Parque Lage School of Visual Arts, haven of vanguard art. There I learned about everything and took all of my courses at the same time: watercolor, gouache, oil, acrylic and sculpture - the art form which most impassions me. "In 1989 I left school to sell my works and started to frequent artist's studios, searching for influences and experimenting with materials like resin and cement. The follo...  (less)

mirrors. Oscar Figueroa layers the sterling links in an opulent necklace. It culminates in a long, seductive pendant. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I was born in the city of Taxco on February 2, 1964. I studied until secondary school in the same city. I then traveled to the state of Mexico to study high school and then in Mexico City I did a degree in business administration. Later, I studied marketing at a post-graduate level. "Growing up in a silversmith environment, especially since my city is recognized worldwide for its silver jewelry, I decide to venture into this same business. In 1983, at 19 years old, I began to make my own designs. It took me four years to prepare the design and elaboration of m...  (less)

design. The pendant is crafted with sterling silver featuring a textured finish. Onyx gems glisten from the birds' beaks. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My mother is a ceramic and crochet artisan and as I saw her at work on her creations when I was a child, I would do my own "artistic" work too - drawing. I loved to paint everything I saw in my surroundings growing up in Sao Paulo. "Growing up enamored with fine arts, I studied visual communications and ventured into other design areas, such as graphic, product, and websites, until I finally arrived at jewelry. "I prefer to work with silver, gold, precious and semiprecious gems. I enjoy being involved in every step, from the design to the crafting of eac...  (less)

rings inside circles culminate in textured ribbons that seem to spin. It closes with an ornate, circular clasp. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I was born in Huanuco on May 6, 1966. At the age of four, I showed such manual dexterity that my parents signed me up for piano lessons. For the next ten years, these classes were my favorite pastime. When I was ten, we moved to Lima. My father is a physician and his services were requested in the capital so I finished my schooling there. "After graduating, my life took a 180 degree turn as I left artistic pursuits behind and focused on the intellect. I majored in business administration for my BA and master's degrees. I was a vehement child and always gave my best eff...  (less)

on her tutu and headdress. This elegant design is by Erica Airoldi, in Brazil. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My mother is a ceramic and crochet artisan and as I saw her at work on her creations when I was a child, I would do my own "artistic" work too - drawing. I loved to paint everything I saw in my surroundings growing up in Sao Paulo. "Growing up enamored with fine arts, I studied visual communications and ventured into other design areas, such as graphic, product, and websites, until I finally arrived at jewelry. "I prefer to work with silver, gold, precious and semiprecious gems. I enjoy being involved in every step, from the design to the crafting of each jewelry piece. I imagine a figure and I...  (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)

love by Oscar Figueroa. Crafted of silver mined in Taxco, the lovely pendant features a cutout heart. It is worn on a circlet of silver and silk that ties around the neck. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I was born in the city of Taxco on February 2, 1964. I studied until secondary school in the same city. I then traveled to the state of Mexico to study high school and then in Mexico City I did a degree in business administration. Later, I studied marketing at a post-graduate level. "Growing up in a silversmith environment, especially since my city is recognized worldwide for its silver jewelry, I decide to venture into this same business. In 1983, at 19 years old, I began to make my own designs. It took me four years to p...  (less)