Lapis lazuli earrings, 'Cuddle Me' 1" W 1.4" L | 
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Brand: NOVICA
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $64.95 (On sale from $80.95)
Sales Rank: 75655
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 1 x 0
ASIN: B000YG9DAI
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade by Tiberio Gonzales | | • | Ships from Peru within 10 days | | • | Post earrings | | • | 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. Cuddled between two silver hugs, a circular gem graces these novel earrings. Always original, Tiberio Gonzales creates beautiful, contemporary fashion accessories. Lapis lazuli is his gem of choice. .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
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