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Aparna

Aparna

Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry in India

"My father 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."

In traditional Indian families, it isn't 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 father 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 such good times 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 jewelers belong to silversmith families who have inherited the craft from their ancestors. However, for my father, it was a passion that arose within him and, though he never technically learned the art from anyone, he was an expert in this field. And one day, I do wish to inherit this quality from my father.

I did my post graduation in accountant business statics, which I completed a year after I got married. Luckily for me, my husband was already a jewelry craftsman and this was a turning point for me. I haven't been designing very long, and I hope you will help us realize our dream.

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Betty

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03/02/2021

"Beautiful!!!"

This ring is gorgeous. Very well made & exactly as described. Highly recommend this artisan!

Purchased Item:

Lilac Cheer, Six-Carat Amethyst Wrap Ring from India

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Gloria

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02/20/2021

"This ring is outstanding!"

I fell in love with this ring. It was even nicer than the picture. The citrine gems really sparkle and are an excellent size. The clarity is astounding. In addition the ring is extremely comfortable to wear.

Purchased Item:

Golden, Sterling Silver Wrap Ring with Citrine Gemstone Jewelry

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Marisa

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02/10/2021

"Stones not as big as they look on photo"

Looks nice color is darker then the photo and the stones are smaller.

Purchased Item:

Blue Regal, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Station Necklace

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Irais

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02/09/2021

"Beautiful"

I purchase it the necklace for my niece as a Christmas present and I loved it so, much, I purchase one for myself. Lol!

Purchased Item:

Circle of Joy, Garnet and citrine choker

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Joyce

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02/05/2021

"Exotic Beauty"

Sparkling Midnight, earrings are very eye catching. Large enough to be noticeable, but still look fined and delicate. Looks beautiful worn alone or with Babun Deys Monochrome Bouquet necklace. The garnet has color red that stands out. Happy with purchase.

Purchased Item:

Sparkling Midnight, Black Onyx and Garnet Dangle Earrings from India

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Melinda

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01/30/2021

"Love!"

I purchased this wrap ring with Larimar to replace the Citrine version that I lost. The citrine is cut to sparkle, but the larimar is more dreamy and unique. This is a large ring that makes a statement and attracts compliments. It can also be adjusted slightly to fit on multiple fingers and accommodate fluctuation in ring size.

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silver blue

Purchased Item:

Dreamy Duo, Wrap Style Ring in Sterling Silver with Larimar Gems

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