NOVICA Cultured Freshwater Pearl Agate Quartz and Moonstone Pendant Necklace Balloons

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: Festive balloons float out of a mystical window in a trendy necklace by Nareerat. Her design includes quality leather cords and rose quartz, as well as agate, cultured freshwater pearls, moonstone and glass beads. The gemstones are threaded by hand with copper wires. The agate forms the rectangular part of the pendant, and the other stones are in the shape of beads. .925 Sterling silver plated brass extension chain and lobster claw clasp. Necklace measures between 17.75" and 19.75" Pendant measures 1.6" by 1". Agate has been heat-treated to enhance its color. Quartz has been dyed. About our Artist: My name is Nareerat Tansuwansophon but you can call me Lek. I was born into a Catholic family in Trang province, in southern Thailand. My mother passed away after I was born. I am the youngest child of six siblings and have three brothers and two sisters. My family members are merchants. My house was next to the church so I did many activities at the church. My family believed in God, just as I do. In 1982, after I graduated from grade nine, I moved to Bangkok. There I was a secretarial major at the Convert of the Holy Infant Jesus School, where I studied for three years. Then I worked as a buyer at a foreign trading agency until 1992 when an enamel company asked me to work in their marketing department. I thought it was a good opportunity so I worked there for three years before I quit to get married. My hobby is origami, folding papers into many shapes. In 1996, my first daughter was born. I named her Ice. While I was pregnant, I spent all of my time doing origami. It made me get better and appreciate art. After I had...