This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A large pendulum of clear quartz hangs below a pendant that features a single rainbow moonstone in this necklace by Indonesian artisan Zayd Makarim. He gives it a handmade design from sterling silver, adorning the pendant with spiral motifs that the artisan calls 'Buddha's curls'.
Product Features:
- Chain length: 17.25" L x 2 mm W
- Pendant: 2.6" H x 0.5" W x 0.3" D
- Weight: 0.42 oz
- Gemstone: Rainbow Moonstone, Quartz - Clear
- Gemstone colors: Clear
- Chain style: Cable
- Metal: 925 sterling silver
- Material: Sterling Silver, Stone
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Finish: Combination
- Clasp: Lobster claw
- Made in Indonesia
Story Behind the Art:
My wife helps me a lot… when I think of something beautiful, I think about her. She means everything to me. 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 pieces, I want to express myself as well as what surrounds me. My wife helps me a lot. Thanks to her I get really inspired because when I think of something beautiful, I think about her and what would be good for her. She means everything to me.
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