“We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow. At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe. We want you to know about who you’re buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it. In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together. NOVICA. The World is Your Market.”
You must check out Novica and all the amazing international artists! Novica, in association with National Geographic, works directly with thousands of master artisans in Asia, Africa and Latin America, helping bring their beautiful creations, and their stories to collectors worldwide. Also, you can read about ‘Lives That You’ve Changed’ by supporting the artists at Novice. I had a hard time deciding what to pick since there was so many pieces of jewelry that I liked.
This is the beautiful ring that I picked from Novica. It is called ‘The Lilac Spin’ and it is a .925 Sterling Silver Solitaire ring with an emerald cut Amethyst. Bahvesh is the name of the the Artist who created this elegant ring and he comes from Jaipur, India.
“Jewelry crafting is our family tradition, dating back to the ancient time when Jaipur was brought to its present structure by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. During that time, my ancestors were jewelers in the kingdom of Jaipur. Since then, the tradition and art have been handed down from generation to generation.”
I am absolutely in love with this ring! The ring came in a very pretty jewelry box. I was also so surprised by the additional items it included; there was a little booklet about Novica, the artist, the ring and its design! Also, there was a postcard from the artist’s city with a handwritten personalized note! There are a few things that will have me ordering from a company over and over again: one is a handwritten note, even it is just a “Thank you, Jane Doe” and another is how nicely the product is packaged. Novica gets an A+ on both. I also received an email during the entire shipping process that said that the item was packaged, shipped, entered the US and was in route to my home.
There are so many other items to purchase besides jewelry. I recommend you check out their wonderful unique gifts which include handbags, paintings, clothing and much more! I have a love for earrings, but decided to ‘go outside the box’ and focus on the rings for my review. Though here is my confession, I just went back and ordered a pair of earrings that I just had to have!
Right now Novica is launching NOVICA Live! NOVICA Live provides a unique cultural shopping experience where you can travel the world through entertaining home shows and see multimedia presentations of artisans creating the very items you will hold in your hands. So YOU can help Novica make an impact on the world by hosting a show or become a consultant!
Buy It! You can purchase ‘The Lilac Spin’ Amethyst Solitaire ring for $47.66.
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