This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
Symbols of a pure heart and mind, pearls are linked with innocence and faith. A white cultured pearl crowns composite turquoise cradled in sterling silver. By Shanker, this necklace evokes billowing white clouds drifting in a joyous sky.
Product Features:
- Weight: 11 grams
- Pendant Dimensions: 1.7" L x 0.7" W x 0.2" D
- Product Features: Handmade
- Gender: Women's
- Material: Sterling Silver, Pearl
- Metal Color: White
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- 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.