This handcraft creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Some of nature's loveliest creations thrive in the midnight hour, when sunlight is absent. Like exotic night-blooming flora, artisan Shanker from India crafts these delicate leaf earrings set with blackest onyx. The checkerboard-faceted stones total 7 carats, and are poised on sterling silver hooks.
Product Features:
- Weight:5 grams
- Dimensions: 1.1" L x 0.6" W
- Color: Black
- Style: Dangle
- Material: Gemstone, Sterling Silver
- Metal Color: White
- 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 workshopI 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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