Moonstone necklace, 'Infinite Sky' 15.8" L

Moonstone necklace, 'Infinite Sky' 15.8" L
Available from Amazon
$103.46
on 8-26-2008

Features

Handmade by Zayd Makarim

Ships from Bali within 7 days

Barrel clasp

Product Description
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. Moonstone's clarity evokes the infinite sky in an elegant necklace by Zayd Makarim. He envelops the gem in ornate silver settings to wear on a textured chain. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: Zayd Makarim was born in West Java on August 2, 1968. From the time he was a child, he liked art. "I did paintings and sculptures for fun," he recalls. "It started as an assignment for school but, by doing them, I discovered I liked art so much that it became one of my passions." As an adult, Makarim's job took him to Bali. "I'd always had a dream to come to Bali, and also to travel," he says. "And my dream came true." In Bali he worked for a famous jewelry designer and that's where he learned about silver and design, and began making his own jewelry. "It all started because of my wife's birthday. I wanted to create a gift for her, so I made a pair of earrings. When they were done, I could not believe my eyes because they were so beautiful... and she loved them!" he confides. "Many of her friends asked if I could make some for them. I started thinking about taking my passion seriously and I decided to create my own jewelry line." "I like art and find inspiration in everything that surrounds me. I love architecture and I am eager to know and learn more about other nations' culture. In my

Available from Amazon
$103.46
on 8-26-2008