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Wirabhuwana

"My mother said to always remember to live life without making others suffer, because helping others and making people happy will result in good karma and happiness in the future."

Hello, my name is Wirabhuwana, I was born in Celuk Sukawati, a town rich in tradition and arts. I'm the second of three children.

In the third grade, I was jealous of my friends who had new clothes and money they earned from a jewelry workshop. Although my father bought me clothes and gave me money, I wanted to be self-sufficient like they were. I wasn't allowed to work because I was a still quite young and my father would buy anything I needed. But from there, I became interested in learning about silver jewelry and sometimes worked like the other children, but surreptitiously.

After a few years, my mother became interested in the jewelry craft, saying it seemed to have good potential. At first she made rings, and then created many other jewelry designs. In 1990, my father retired and joined this effort. We built our workshop at home and received many orders.

After studying accounting in Udaya University, I worked as an accountant and as a civil servant. Now, I look after our silver jewelry venture as well.

I married a beautiful woman from Tabanan who gave me a daughter and son. My wife is a doctor at a hospital in Denpasar, but she helps me with the workshop when she has time. My children make me feel happy, grateful and proud. We'd been wanting for a child for years after getting married and God finally heard our prayers.

The people in Celuk know me as a shy, quiet but patient man. I like computers, the Internet and traveling. My mother said to always remember to live life without making others suffer, because helping others and making people happy will result in good karma and happiness in the future. I'm proud to help my workers finish their schooling until they graduate from high school. They deserve to get a good education.

I manage this family workshop, which employs about 15 people, including silversmiths. We use traditional tools like scissors, stoves, hammers and also do casting. We use sterling silver, gold and gemstones.

We use Balinese designs, like bun (vine motif) and jawan (silver bubble). We add our own embellishments to make our own unique creations. I hope that people from around the world like our designs.

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Edith

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02/26/2021

"Elegant and gorgeous!"

Gorgeous craftsmanship and elegant!

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Beautiful earrings for special occasion

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Pearl Curves, Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings

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Laurie

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02/11/2021

"Pearl Eartings"

Beautiful!

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Moonlit Petals, Cultured Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings from Bali

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Juniper

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02/09/2021

"its perfect and well made"

I been looking for this cut of stone for years in green amethyst. I am so happy to find it. It perfect.

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Glittering Glance, Circular Prasiolite and Sterling Silver Earrings from Bali

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Jan

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02/08/2021

"Beautifil."

Always pleased with my jewelry purchases from Novica!

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Blue Wings, Handmade Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

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Brooke

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01/29/2021

"My Favorite Ring!"

This is exactly what I was looking for! Fit perfectly, great quality! I get compliments all the time on my favorite ring :)

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Shining Waves, Wide Sterling Silver Band Ring from Indonesia

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Diana

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01/18/2021

"A great gift!"

I bought these earrings for my mother for her birthday. She absolutely loved them. The amethyst is beautiful and goes with much of her wardrobe. They are small enough to be dainty, but large enough to be noticed.

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Raindrops, Modern Minimalist Silver Dangle Earrings with Amethyst

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