NOVICA Handmade Cultured Freshwater Pearl Carnelian Strand Necklace Beaded Silk Stainless Steel Peridot Multicolor Thailand Birthstone 'Tropical Elite'

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About this item: Hot tropical colors lure into admiration with the design of this handcrafted necklace by Sasina. Iridescent pearls mingle with carnelian and peridot, all threaded on golden silk threads. Stainless steel clasp and extender chain. 16.25" L. Stones are natural( untreated).

About our Artist: My name is Sasina Leerasawatdiampon. My hometown is located in the north of Thailand where the air is fresh and the landscapes are beautiful. I really love this place. I have an older sister and my parents work with agricultural products. My parents use to have a big garden filled with fruits and flowers which they started out of personal choice. It grew so much they started to sell their produce and be able to make a living from it. This is the kind of environment I grew up in, one were I could walk and admire the beautiful flowers, which I would pick to decorate my room. One day I was trying to get an outfit together for a party I was invited to, so I decided to use some of the flowers as accessories. I made some lovely jewelry with it, and I also wore some on my hair, to the point where I thought I had overdone it, but didn't have time to change. Everyone at the party admired my creations so much, they made me feel like a princess. I craft jewelry with my good friend Busarin, who is also a Novica-featured artisan. I love jewelry so much that the need to adorn my body with it is mandatory. My favorite is the earring, because it is little yet can subtly decorate the wearer. I believe in the power of stones. Before leaving home, I wear an accessory - preferably earrings - that features at least one type of lucky stone, not only for...