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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 child of three siblings.

"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 them, too. I wasn’t allowed to work because I was a kid and my father would buy anything I needed. From there I became interested in learning about silver jewelry and sometimes worked like the other children 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 in Denpasar, I worked as an accountant and worked as a civil servant. Now, I manage this 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 in this endeavor 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 travelling. 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 am 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 casts. 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 by joining Novica, customers from around the world will buy our designs."

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Judithb

Verified Reviewer

07/08/2020

"One of my favorite things"

I received these earrings as a gift from my husband with some help from me. I just love them.. They give anything I wear a sophisticated air and are very classy? The workmanship is excellent and the pearls just glow.

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Purchased Item:

Purity of Moonlight, Cultured Pearl Sterling Silver Earrings Handcrafted in Bali

Philip

Verified Reviewer

07/08/2020

"Daughter loved them"

Gave as gift to my daughter. She lived them

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Purchased Item:

Silver Fruit, Women's 925 Sterling Silver Earrings from Indonesia

Rachel

Verified Reviewer

07/02/2020

"Lovely"

Intricately made. Very nice

Best Uses

Everyday

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Purchased Item:

Envelop Eternity, Hand Crafted Balinese Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Nina

Verified Reviewer

06/30/2020

"Daughter Loved These!!!"

Beautifully made and solid! Looks very quality!

Best Uses

Casual or Dressy

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Purchased Item:

Minimalist Raindrop, Modern Minimalist Silver Dangle Earrings with Amethyst

Sandra

From Dallas Tx USA

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05/30/2020

"Love it"

Beautifully made

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Purchased Item:

Lotus Soul, Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Amethyst Lotus Earrings

Alicia

Verified Reviewer

05/23/2020

"This ring is gorgeous!"

I bought this ring as a right hand ring to wear all the time. It is perfect for any occasion.

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Purchased Item:

Botanical Path, Gold Accented Sterling Silver Botanical Path Cocktail Ring

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