925 Sterling Silver and Labradorite Pendant Necklace, 18.5", Jaipur Mist'

• An original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic..
• Includes an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity..
• NOVICA works with Aparna to craft this item..
• Includes an original NOVICA jewelry pouch to keep for yourself or give as a gift..
• A keepsake treasure designed to be loved for years to come..

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we'll do everything we possibly can to ensure you're a happy customer. About this item: Evoking evening mist, labradorite graces this handcrafted necklace by Aparna. Her design is beautiful, a delightful fashion accent worn on a silver chain. The pendant has an oxidized finish to enhance the details of the silver design. .925 Sterling silver pendant and 1mm cable chain with lobster claw clasp. The necklace is 18.5" long. The pendant measures 1.2" by 0.5". About our Artist: In traditional Indian families, it is not easy for a housewife to start a design workshop, but I was fortunate that my husband also shares the same interests. Together, we create beautiful jewelry. My husband is an expert in crafting the jewelry while I do the designing. My her was a jeweler and I was highly inspired by him. I grew up watching him make amazing jewelry with his own hands and this really fascinated me. I come from the majestic city of Jaipur, the pink city. I had a joyful childhood with four sisters at home. We had so much fun and I, being the youngest of the four, was pampered and loved. We also have a brother who is the youngest of all, and he is a real sweetheart. School was fun. I had so much with my friends and never stopped yapping - so much that, during parent-teacher meetings, my teachers asked my mother what she fed me to give me so much energy to talk nonstop. But I was one of the brightest students in our whole class. Most of the time I was at the top of my class. I was very much interested in studying and wanted to sit for a competitive exam. There was another thing in life that interested me, and that was silver. Jaipur is a land of gems and the silversmith art is highly practiced in this city. Many...