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Obsidian bracelet, 'Orbits' | 
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| Brand: NOVICA
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $94.95 (On sale from $180.95)
Sales Rank: 109240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 0.4 x 0
ASIN: B001541JGE
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade by Tiberio Gonzales | | • | Ships from Peru within 10 days | | • | Toggle clasp | | • | Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Sterling beams trace luminous orbits around obsidian creating fantastical patterns. They are designed by Peru's Tiberio Gonzalez for a modern bracelet. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: Born in Ayacucho in 1949, Tiberio Gonzales moved to Lima as a teenager to find work. "By chance, I was offered a job cutting gemstones, and, thanks to my teacher, I learned the craft," he recalls. "I love the gems of Peru with all their beautiful colors. I worked with that teacher for five years and then decided to learn the art of jewelry. That's when I discovered the true value and beauty of stones. Each stone encloses an infinite number of colors and tones. You can see a natural landscape in each stone, when you closely observe it. "I decided to venture out on my own and set up a workshop. I did everything myself, from creating the designs to crafting each final piece, and really enjoyed it. "My inspiration comes from the stones themselves. When I hold a gemstone in my hands, I see what that particular stone is best suited for and how to best develop it. I combine stones with Peruvian silver; this is how each of my creations is born. I try to use these natural elements in different and unusual ways, with the authenticity of Peru inherent in my style. "When I met my wife, Victoria, she was
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