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Black Tie International Magazine:
NOVICA
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“Color
Sense in Red” quartz and Karen Hill Tribe
silver pendant necklace. Artisan-direct price:
$44.99
(retail value $68.95)
This red necklace is designed by Somluck Komolmith
in Thailand, a 5-star rated artisan designer. The
artisan hand-strings rows of faceted quartz beads
along with a flower-shaped 950 Karen silver pendant.
A sterling silver clasp and extender chain finish
the necklace.
About NOVICA:
As a respected leader in the growing Handmade
Movement, the
NOVICA.com marketplace offers unique
jewelry, ethical apparel, gifts, and decor handmade
by named, featured artisans. Since 1999, NOVICA’s
global Artisan Empowerment Hubs have sought out the
world’s best artisans and worked closely with them
to certify their unique handmade goods, changing
artisans’ lives for the better around the world.
NOVICA ensures artisans receive fair trade prices
for their work, while guaranteeing customers receive
high quality, ethically made goods.
Wonderfully, NOVICA’s unique infrastructure removes
unnecessary markups from the supply chain, resulting
in higher revenues for artisans and lower prices for
customers. NOVICA is a Certified B Corporation®,
meeting the highest standards of social and
environmental impact. As of 2024, Novica’s total
"impact group” is currently 100,000+ individuals —
including master artisans, their employees, and the
family members they support. On any given day at
Novica.com
you’ll find more than 70,000 handmade works of art
for sale, including many limited edition and
one-of-a-kind offerings, all handmade by featured
artisans. It’s extraordinary.
About the artisan:
"My name is Somluck Komolmith. My two older brothers
have jewelry shops, and I had the chance to help
them. I design almost all the jewelry I wear and
sell, because I like to be different and original. I
have a number of jobs – running my business, being a
homemaker, mother and wife. I'd never find the time
to open a jewelry shop of my own. So I use the night
to create jewelry to offer in only one place – with NOVICA.com.”
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“Lonely
Hearts” lapis lazuli pendant
necklace. Handmade for NOVICA.com by
Thai artisan Somluck Komolmith. She centers the
necklace with a 950 Karen Hill Tribe silver heart,
and she accents the pendant with stamped silver
beads and richly colored lapis lazuli beads. $44.99
at NOVICA ($64.95 retail value).
About NOVICA:
As a respected leader in the growing Handmade
Movement, the
NOVICA.com marketplace offers unique
jewelry, ethical apparel, gifts, and decor handmade
by named, featured artisans. Since 1999, NOVICA’s
global Artisan Empowerment Hubs have sought out the
world’s best artisans and worked closely with them
to certify their unique handmade goods, changing
artisans’ lives for the better around the world.
NOVICA ensures artisans receive fair trade prices
for their work, while guaranteeing customers receive
high quality, ethically made goods.
Wonderfully, NOVICA’s unique infrastructure removes
unnecessary markups from the supply chain, resulting
in higher revenues for artisans and lower prices for
customers. NOVICA is a Certified B Corporation®,
meeting the highest standards of social and
environmental impact. As of 2024, Novica’s total
"impact group” is currently 100,000+ individuals —
including master artisans, their employees, and the
family members they support. On any given day at
Novica.com
you’ll find more than 70,000 handmade works of art
for sale, including many limited edition and
one-of-a-kind offerings, all handmade by featured
artisans. It’s extraordinary!
About the artisan:
"My name is Somluck Komolmith. My two older brothers
have jewelry shops, and I had the chance to help
them. I design almost all the jewelry I wear and
sell, because I like to be different and original. I
have a number of jobs – running my business, being a
homemaker, mother and wife. I'd never find the time
to open a jewelry shop of my own. So I use the night
to create jewelry to offer in only one place – with NOVICA.com.”
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This is
"Fascinating
Glamour,”
a gorgeous amethyst
ring handcrafted of
sterling silver with a shimmering rhodium plating.
This unique ring is designed and
handmade for NOVICA.com by
Indian artisan Sehal Agarwal. She chooses a
sparkling, six-carat stone of purple amethyst to
crown the elegant single-stone ring. |
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"I love
working with sterling silver and natural
gemstones,” the artisan explains, adding, "We
procure them from the local market as raw silver and
uncut gems. We use them according to our designs and
give them the desired textures. My favorite part of
this art is that I can experiment and present the
stones and metal in variety of designs and
textures." |
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NOVICA
artisans are beloved by millions of customers
worldwide.
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NOVICA
artisans are beloved by millions of customers
worldwide. As a respected leader in the
growing Handmade Movement, NOVICA curates the finest
unique jewelry, ethical apparel, gifts, and decor
handmade by named, featured artisans.
Since 1999,
NOVICA's global Artisan Empowerment Hubs have sought
outh the world's best artisans and worked closely
with them to certify and produce their unique
handmade goods.
NOVICA
ensures artisans receive fair trade prices for their
work, while guaranteeing customers receive high
quality, ethically made goods.
Wonderfully, NOVICA's unique infrastructure removes
unnecessary markups from the supply chain, resulting
in higher revenues for artisans and lower prices for
customers.
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NOVICA is a
Certified B Corporation®,
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meeting the
highest standards of social and environmental
impact. |
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Hand-crocheted cords bear
blossoms of precious stones in this necklace
from Thailand's Tiraphan
Hasub.
The artisan forms flowers from polished
turquoise-hued calcite nuggets and centers them
with tiger's eye and petite brass beads. The
braided brown cord necklace fastens at one of
two lengths with a calcite cluster that serves
as a button.
Handmade
by jewelry artisan Tiraphan Hasub in Thailand. "You
could say I'm a fashionista, always
trying to look good by wearing nice dresses and
jewelry. I believe many women think like me, and
that's what inspired me to create jewelry that
is original,” the artisan notes.
NOVICA.com is the leading fair trade marketplace
in the world, working directly with talented
artisans in emerging nations through its 10
global Artisan Empowerment Hubs.
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Handmade for
fair trade marketplace NOVICA.com by
Jorge Lopez in Guatemala, this necklace, The
Star of David,
known also as Magen David (Shield of David), is
beautifully etched into Guatemalan jade, then
affixed to a cotton cord. "Originally the
intertwined triangles represented the connection
between heaven and earth," explains artisan Jorge
Lopez. "Please
know that I create my designs with great care and
love,” the artisan comments, adding, "I hope you can
feel my dedication when you see my works." |
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Handmade
for NOVICA.com's
vast World
Peace Project collection of peace-themed gifts,
this hand-carved Wood
Peace Sign Necklace is designed by Antoine and
Santos in Peru. The couple specialize in
eco-friendly jewelry designs made of found wood
finished with waxed cotton cord. This necklace is
19.75” in length. $17.99 at fair trade marketplace
NOVICA.com. |
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For NOVICA.com,
featured Guatemalan artisan-designer Mirian Zet
hand-makes vibrant jewelry creations that carry
messages of love.
This colorful necklace, Magical Finesse, is one
of Mirian's newest designs, featuring a myriad
of crystals and glass beads in an enchanting
pattern. $19.99 “I am from a small village in
Guatemala, where I live,” says the artisan. "My
dream is to be able to continue helping
economically in my home by developing even more
jewelry designs, enabling me to help more women
who work with me, by creating opportunities for
them.
I have been able to get ahead with a lot of
strength, thanks to God, who has put people in
my path who appreciate my art and value every
small detail. It has been a hard road; the role
of women was not as valued in Guatemala as it is
today.
But, little by little, we get ahead with the
help of other women. I
am infinitely thankful for each show of
confidence in my pieces, since they carry across
borders our history, desires, dreams, and plenty
of love. Thank you very much for your
purchases,”
the artisan concludes.
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In
Thailand, artisan-designer Anusara hand-makes
this gorgeous “Rainbow
Bloom" carnelian, garnet, and blue calcite
choker necklace for NOVICA.com.
$49.99 "When
I was a child, I wove jasmine garlands to sell
in the morning market, making them in my free
time after school,” the artist notes, adding, "I
chose the most beautiful blooming jasmine
blossoms.
But first I had to finish my homework and
reading before I was allowed to weave those
garlands. They didn't bring a high price at the
market, but my work helped my family to save
money to support my studies.
Today, as a jewelry designer, I
feel love and pride for all of my artwork. I'm
proud of my designs, proud of creating them,
proud to wear them and proud to sell them.
My personal showcase on NOVICA.com is like my
own little shop, featuring my biography and each
of my new creations, open to everyone around the
world who loves unique jewelry and stones."
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'Rainbow Blooms' multi gemstone
necklace handmade for NOVICA.com by
artisan Anusara
Konkam in
Thailand.
NOVICA’s fair trade, artisan-direct price:
$54.99 (estimated retail value $83.95) Pretty
blossoms in a riotous array of colors define
this necklace. The artisan incorporates beads of
amethyst, lapis lazuli, quartz, carnelian, dyed
calcite and black glass, creating cheerful
contrasts between the flowers' petals and their
centers.
The necklace is secured by a sterling silver
plated brass lobster claw clasp with an
extender. 16.25” long.
Photo courtesy NOVICA.com
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Peruvian gems
blossom with colorful energy in a uniquely striking ring
handmade for NOVICA.com by
artisan Fermín Vilcapoma in Peru |
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Peruvian gems
blossom with colorful energy in a uniquely striking ring
handmade for NOVICA.com by
artisan Fermín Vilcapoma in Peru.
Cut like petals, the beautiful gems include amazonite,
serpentine, sodalite, chrysocolla and orange jasper.
They crown a .925 sterling silver ring crafted by hand. NOVICA.com’s
artisan-direct price: $69.99 (retail value $115.95).
NOVICA also offers an exquisite gift wrapping service,
if desired. Since 1999, NOVICA.com has
grown to become the leading fair trade marketplace in
the world, featuring handmade jewelry, unique gifts,
home decor and ethical apparel by named master
artisans.
Enjoy learning about each artisan and discovering a
world of handmade creations at NOVICA.com.
This ring’s direct link: https://www.novica.com/p/artisan-crafted-multi-gem-sterling-silver/381405/
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“Floral Crown”
cultured pearl ring handmade for NOVICA.com
by artisan Made Sugi in Bali |
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“Floral Crown”
cultured pearl ring handmade for NOVICA.com by
artisan Made Sugi in Bali. A cool white cultured pearl
steals the show in this exceptionally well-crafted
cocktail ring. Set in .925 sterling silver, a beautiful
pearl crowns a bed of silver flowers.
NOVICA.com’s
artisan direct price: $49.99 (retail value $79.95).
NOVICA also offers an exquisite gift wrapping service,
if desired. Since 1999, NOVICA.com has
grown to become the leading fair trade marketplace in
the world, featuring handmade jewelry, unique gifts,
home decor and ethical apparel by named master artisans.
Enjoy learning about each artisan and discovering a
world of handmade creations at NOVICA.com.
This ring’s direct link: https://www.novica.com/p/cultured-pearl-floral-cocktail-ring-from-bali/307622/
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