This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Evoking the verdant heart of nature, Kadek Hendra selects prasiolite (green amethyst) for this unique ring. Traditional motifs come to life through tendrils in a handmade keepsake.
Product Features:
- Weight: 0.21 oz
- Crown (bezel): 0.6" L x 0.6" W x 0.4" H
- Band width: 3 mm
- Gemstone color: Green
- Gemstone Shape: Checkerboard
- Style: Cocktail
- Total gemstone carat: 3.50
- This ring cannot be resized
- One bezel-set round-cut faceted prasiolite measures 10 mm
- Metal: 925 Sterling silver
- Finish: Combination
- Made in Indonesia
Story Behind the Art:
To be a master in this craft, I try to never give up and believe I am an artist, so whatever I make is a piece of art with great value. My wife helps me. We are a great couple in the world. I was born in Bali on December 15, 1980. My parents are silversmiths. They taught me to work with discipline and to do it seriously, with full responsibility. This lesson helped form my character, and I will teach my children the same things. I became interested in this craft when I realized that sketching my own designs and giving them character was really important. At first, it felt like a heavy responsibility, but then I got hooked on design. I have to keep sketching to pull the ideas out of my head, and it's a lot of fun.
The best teacher I have is my father. He was a tough teacher because he always believed in my ability and my capability. That means a lot to me. My best friend describes me as a religious guy, a hard worker, and a perfectionist. Sometimes my desire for perfection makes it difficult to have a lot of friends. I find endless inspiration in our great natural panorama and the living creatures that surround us in Bali — animals like frogs and swans, plant life such as trees and bamboo. The traditional art motifs of Bali are also a great inspiration as I blend them with modern design.
I work with silver, gold, gemstones and pearls, and make them into precious jewelry. The character of my design is totally different than that of other jewelry in my town. I give soul to my designs, therefore they have great character and look nice on everyone who wears them. It's challenging to sit down with clients to hear what they want and then transform their ideas into jewelry. I'm married and we've been blessed with two lovely children. I will give them the best education possible and will not push them to follow what I do for a living. Rather, I will let them choose their own path with joy and happiness. It wasn't easy for me to leave home and my big family to start out on my own, but they all supported me in the decision. My best friend and my best assistant both supported me, too. Because I'm the third generation of a silver crafting family, I took a lot of skills with me to my own workshop.
To be a master in this craft, I try to never give up and believe I am an artist, so whatever I make is a piece of art with great value. My wife helps me. We are a great couple in the world.
All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Treatment code H (prasiolite). See for further information.
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