New Jewel Just for You

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. In a delicate motif that evokes Bali’s exuberant plant life, Nyoman Suarjana exploits the inherent beauty of polished sterling silver and the deep lavender glow of amethyst. The stone promotes calm, serenity, and spirituality. Crafted by hand, this extraordinary bracelet is infused with the intricacies of classic Indonesian style. It makes an alluring addition to any collection of fine jewelry. 0.925 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 place my children in good schools to become educated people in their future life. “My uncle, Nyoman Punduh, was the one who brought new color into my life. In 1989, he asked me to work with him and taught me how to make art works from silver. When I had enough money, I told my uncle about my desire to open my own art shop. Unexpectedly

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