Nestled between sterling silver frangipanis, the moon sleeps with a placid smile upon her face. Peridot and citrine guard her dreams in a fabulous design by Buana, in Bali. The handcrafted cow bone pendant can be worn hanging from the bale, or with the braided leather cord threaded through the pipe under the bale.
.925 Sterling silver
20 grams
0.71 oz
Cord: 47 cm L x 0.35 cm W
Cord: 18.5" L x 0.1" W
Pendant: 5.3 cm L x 3 cm W x 0.8 cm D
Pendant: 2.1" L x 1.2" W x 0.3" D
Sterling silver, cow bone, citrine, peridot and leather
Lobster claw clasp
Combination finish
Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
Made in Indonesia.
Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
"When I began to work with Novica I started with nothing, I could barely support my family. Today I have a growing workshop, and a number of silversmiths work with me."
Buana is a master silversmith. He designs and crafts his jewelry collection using a combination of traditional and modern jewelry making techniques. Buana and his silversmiths share their knowledge and train younger artisans that join the workshop.
Buana has received 14 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2400 and the most recent for $7000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of natural gemstones and silver for his jewelry.
This necklace is so unusual and different. It is quite striking. The carving is very intricate and the moon's face so dreamy. I'm a cancer so I like having q moon pendant. I only wish the cord was shorter so the pendant could be seen with all types of,tops.
When I first saw this lovely pendant on my computer screen, I knew that it was perfect for me and immediately ordered it. I wear lots of necklaces but this one ALWAYS gets comments and compliments. The craftsmanship is excellent and the peridot and citrine accents are just right to set off the design.
I love wearing this necklace for special occasions and on days I feel like the "sun and the moon". Great piece of artwork with a lot of detail. Professionally done and quite beautiful.
The quality of work is excellent and this pendant has a unique handmade look. The stones are vibrant and it is very comfortable to wear. I put it on a silver chain and it looks wonderful!
I like this pendant very much: it looks unusual and somehow calming. Recently I wore it on my working place. My coworkers told me that it looks like magical talisman from fairy tales, and everyone asked where got it from.
Although it took a long time to receive this necklace is absolutely beautiful.
Very pleased with the size. The face is intricately designed and the stone really sets it off. Highly recommend!
This is a beautiful piece of jewelry. It is well-made, has a lot of intricate details, and is the perfect size. Definitely a conversation piece. So happy with this purchase. Thank you.
Thank you, Buana, for this beautifully crafted pendant. I get comments of praise when I wear it and so I share about this great website. This is the second necklace I've purchased from this artist and am never disappointed with the quality and beauty of his work.
This piece is really beautiful--of excellent quality and outstanding workmanship. I still wear it with the cord chain that sets the piece off beautifully.
"Affordable and beautiful,Jus amazing work,Gorgeous,a beautiful necklace,already filled out "
Absolutely beautiful. I've been looking for bone carved jewelry that was well done and affordable for a long time. This is it. The silver work is intricate and gorgeous. The stone is well set and shimmers. the face is just amazing. You expect it to wake up and smile at you. ,Mr. Buana your work is amazing. I look forward to purchasing more of your designs.,Its exactly as described. Looking forward to more designs from this artist. The work is impeccable.,I cant wait to see more items of this type.,third time this has shown up. Im tired
Another treasured piece of art by Buana. Silver work is beautifully detailed. Sleepy Moon face is beautifully carved and very serene. Gemstones are not especially vibrant but still make a statement.
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The size of the piece was larger than I imagined and the detail is amazing! The overall quality is beautiful! What a treasure! I can hardly wait to watch my beloved daughter open this gift!
As previously mentioned this is gorgeous. The workmanship is incredible, the detail amazing. However I think the citrine is too big for the moon and silver work, it seems somewhat unbalanced. The one I received had a very light citrine. I had hoped for a deeper color like the picture. Nevertheless I am keeping mine!
This is truly a lovely piece! Unfortunately, it is large -- to large for my friend who received it. She is petite and I should have considered the dimensions more closely. But if you are not tiny in size -- or just like large jewelry -- and love the colors (the citrine and peridot are lovely but not colors I wear well) then this is a great statement piece. How I wish it came in a pin and with different stone selection! I am ordering other items from Buana because he is clearly gifted.
I had been looking at this necklace for over a year when I finally decided to purchase it 2 years ago. I love it and get lots of compliments. It features a braided cord which is great for me because I am allergic to metals and my birthstone, citrine!!!! Seriously love it!!!
This was on my wish list and I got it today. I LOVE IT! Unique, well made. I will be ordering more from Novica and from the artist. Exceeded my expectations!
The workmanship is excellent. It looks almost identical to the photo. The citrine is much lighter than the picture. I don't mind, but it is a little deceptive. Glad I waited to look for earrings so they will match. This piece was worth the wait... it wasn't available when I ordered it.
I am over-the-moon satisfied! The hand-carved bone face is delicate with beautiful artistry; the citrine stone is several carats in size, add the intricate silver craftsmanship and the peridot gem over the moon face - it is very special indeed! A very cool pendant.
This pendant is simply gorgeous! It catch the eye of everybody around me. Its peaceful look gives me joy every time I see it and wear it.
Thank you Buana for sharing your charming art with the rest of us!
I will keep coming for more of your beautiful designs.
'Sleepy Moon', pendant necklace needed to have to be seen worn with a sterling silver chain before I could see the pendant's beauty. The chain I am using is shorter than the black, material chain that came with the pendant. The shorter chain, 16", is good because the pendant is more noticeable at this length. The citrine on the pendant I received is much lighter than pictured and does not have sparkle. The pendant a silver chain is still beautiful. I have dangle earrings that have the moon face, also have the cow bone ring, 'Face if the Moon', and 'Ocean Soul' bracelet. May try wearing all of these Buana's jewelry together. The darker color around the face, even though in a tiny area, is a good artistic, design effect. Also the silver decoration adds texture to the design which makes the pendant interesting and eye catching. Happy with all Buana's moon face jewelry items.
"After 13 years since joining Novica, a lot has changed in my life. I own a house which my family and I live in. Joining Novica was a life-changing step that I made. One thing I can do to repay that is to give Novica customers my best products.”
Update (May, 2019)
"My name is I Wayan Buana. I was born in Sukawati, Bali in 1974. My father was a civil servant while my mother was a food seller. I'm the oldest child of 4 siblings. I remember my childhood was so happy; my parents really loved and took care of their children well. Because our family’s economic condition was so limited, I worked after school so I could pay the school fees of my siblings, and also help my parents.
"I like sports like badminton, and I often exercise in Sukawati near my house. In Sukawati, most of the villagers are wood carvers, silversmiths and clothing sellers. It's also famous because of its rich culture and arts. For those who are looking for inspiration, you can find tons of ideas among Bali's tranquil atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
"My enthusiasm in learning about silver jewelry crafting started when I was still in the 6th grade. The father of Novica featured artisan Komang Wijayana was the one who taught me. Once I was around 15, I was finally able to create products by myself and help out with orders from clients.
"I married a Balinese woman who was in a relationship with me since junior high school, and now we have been blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. The time shortly after we got married was the most difficult time. The economy was not good at all; many people took my silver jewelry but did not pay, and I had to sell my products door to door. The breakthrough happened when I joined with Novica. At that time my first child was already 8 years old. When I remember that time, I always give thanks to God for helping me through that moment. There is one thing that I maintain in this life: that God can give one everything, so just keep praying. One thing that I always pray for is that I can have a long life so I can continue to be in this business and provide for my family.
“I really love making silver jewelry, and I love all of my products, yet there is one product that I feel is especially great, # 139361(the 'Face of the Moon' ring). I am the one that designed it, and all of my products are based on my designs. Usually I draw and design a product, and then I give it to my workers. There are 18 workers that work brilliantly with silver. I am also the one who organizes all of them, based on their skills. We use ordinary tools to produce silver jewelry, such as silver plate tools, scissors, hard saws, and polishing machines.
“Another thing that makes me love making silver jewelry is because I can also preserve my ancestral culture. Most of my silver jewelry is influenced by Balinese traditional culture, and also the nature in Bali. When I got an award from Novica as the best selling artisan in Novica Bali, that motivated me to make better products every time. After 13 years since joining Novica, a lot has changed in my life. My production is now faster, because I have added more tools and that makes all things easier. I own a house which my family and I live in. And that has happened because my income increased significantly when I joined Novica. Joining Novica was a life-changing step that I made. One thing I can do to repay that is to give Novica customers my best products.”
Original Artisan Story
Like most people who were born and live in Gianyar Regency, Buana has been surrounded by handicrafts since he was a child. Gianyar is a part of Bali known throughout the world for its beautiful landscapes and exceptional artistic legacy. Handicrafts like shadow puppets made of cowhide, woodcarving and silver jewelry are created there in towns like Tegalalang, Ubud, Sukawati and Celuk.
In 1990, Buana decided to learn to craft silver jewelry from a friend in Celuk. He learned it all, from the very basic skills like sanding, polishing and making plates to very advanced techniques. Supported by his family, Buana has continued his profession as a silversmith. "I am thankful to God for giving me such a great gift so I can make a living for my family. Not much, perhaps, but enough for our simple way of life," he says. "Hopefully through Novica I can offer a better future to my wife and two children."
I love Novica and Buana exemplifies the ideal Novica artist. His style, attention to detail, imagination and artistry are both exotic and appealing. I haven't acquired a singe item from him that I don't love and I plan to continue augmenting my wife's collection with his items for years to come.
Linda
Unique pendant. Smaller than I thought. I wish the face had been clamped instead of glued to base. Chain is sturdy and a good length. Amethyst is very small. Difficult to see.
Buana has a wonderful talent for working with bone. The faces he creates are so expressive and are combined with all the other elements beautifully. I love my 'Sleepy Moon' necklace.
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