This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
By Rosalia Tarigan, this exquisite necklace depicts two sterling birds building a heart-shaped love nest. Its focal point is a faceted 1-carat garnet. Crafted by hand, the pendant is worn on a sterling silver popcorn chain.
Product Features:
- Weight : 0.39 oz
- Dimension : Chain length: 18" L , Chain width: 2 mm , Pendant: 1.7" L x 1.3" W x 0.3" D
- Handmade
- Stone: Gemstone
- Material: Gemstone, Sterling Silver
- Gemstone: Garnet
- Metal Color: White
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Gemstone Color: Red
- Country: Indonesia
Story Behind the Art:
I was born in Medan, North Sumatra, and the youngest of four sisters. When I was a kid I liked to play doctor and I thought I wanted to be a doctor, but after high school, I changed my mind and studied engineering in West Java.
Working several years for an additive company made me realize that my passion was not really in engineering. The rich jewelry traditions of the people of Indonesia attracted my attention, and I wanted to be part of that tradition.
Around 2002, I went on a business trip to Bangil, East Java. I took one day off, walked around the area and talked with the local people. I found out some silver workshops had closed down and gone out of business. The people I met told me that around 1980 the area was famous for their silver craft. I was starting to get excited, I thought that I could find a talented silversmith in this area. It wasn't difficult to interact with the people and after visiting an old workshop, I felt a good chemistry to work together with a widow whose name is Ibu Indun.
We started by to making up the old workshop, where most of the equipment is traditional and manual, using energy form electricity and LPG. I am responsible for finances, design, and marketing, Ibu Indun is responsible for the crafting production, and my sister is responsible for the administration. There aren't a lot people in the workshop, just Ibu Indun's relatives, who live not far from her house.
I combine traditional and modern styles to make a collection that is not just beautiful to look at, but a pleasure to wear. I love to use silver in my collections, as silver has beautiful color, and is easy to clean. The designs seem to have a soul with silver.
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