This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
Lapis lazuli's angelic blue pervades this elegant necklace by Shanker. Working in sterling silver, he adapts traditional Indian design for today's fashion trends.
Product Features:
- Weight: 0.1 lbs
- Pendant Dimensions: 2.6" L x 1.2" W x 0.3" D
- Necklace Dimensions: 18.75" min L - x 19.75" max L x 0.3" W
- Style: Pendant
- Gemstone shapes: Round, pear, oval
- One bezel-set oval-cut faceted lapis lazuli measures 12 mm wide x 15 mm long
- Two bezel-set pear-cut faceted lapis lazulis measure 10 mm wide x 14 mm long and one measures 12 mm wide x 15 mm long
- 41 hand-strung round-cut lapis lazulis measure 7 mm diameter
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Finish: High Polish
- Clasp: Lobster claw
- Made in India
Story Behind the Art:
I started designing and crafting sterling silver jewelry and slowly, with the help of family and friends, I was able to establish myself in the field.
Hello, my name is Shanker and I come from a farming background. I studied till 10th grade and, as a family tradition, I was expected to work along with my parents. During those days, my maternal uncle was working with a jeweler. I was always fascinated by the fancy jewelry he designed. Eventually, I quit farming and started my own small workshop.
I started designing and crafting sterling silver jewelry and slowly, with the help of family and friends, I was able to establish myself in the field. Initially, I had to face a lot of problems as people in my village like only gold, because it offers a return value. Silver is not popular.
So with the help of my uncle, I set up my own workshop in the city. Today, I have achieved a lot in terms of design, quality and appreciation. I have also participated in various exhibitions. I am immensely honored to showcase on Novica. My products can be displayed worldwide and I feel my greatest challenge is to fulfill my customers' expectations.
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