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Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Handcrafted jewelry in The Andes

"I want you to feel happy and enjoy my jewelry as much as I do."

"I'm Adriana Rosa de Gadea, born in Italy on December 6, 1945. I've lived in Peru since 1962 when my father's work brought him to Trujillo. I went to school there, graduating from college with a degree in economic sciences. For the next 13 years, I worked in a bank. By then I was married with two daughters, and we moved to Lima when my husband was transferred there.

"I worked another ten years in a bank in the capital. I resigned to take some time out with my family and especially to dedicate some time to the girls. I began to look for something I could do that would let me manage my own time and had the wonderful opportunity to study jewelry design for a year. After I finished the course, I began crafting jewelry as a hobby. But it snowballed and today I dedicate all my time to this craft.

"I work from home, and even weekends and holidays find me at work. My clients have become my friends and there is no request I won't answer. They tell me, 'Adriana, I need something urgently. It's someone's birthday and you're the only one who can help me.' Of course I don't turn them down. I love to help and it's a part of my being.

"Jewelry design is my principal activity. It's an enormous satisfaction when someone asks me to make a piece and I can see the happiness on her face. This fills me with pride and makes me look for better designs and craft better pieces day after day. To see people contented with my jewelry… my designs are an expression of art and I need to feel inspired the entire time so that each one comes out the way I want it to.

"The forms and colors of a piece inspire me as I work. I really don't try to transmit a special message, just the quality of my jewelry. This is something I've always paid special attention to – that no one comes knocking on my door to tell me a piece is badly crafted. This is the secret of my jewelry.

"I want to tell Novica shoppers that they'll be pleased with the quality and finishing of my designs, and won't find anything like them. I want you to feel happy and enjoy my jewelry as much as I do."

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139

Volha

Verified Reviewer

07/11/2020

"Awesome ring!"

Great ring, I waited a long time for it, it was not my size. Im happy now! Modern design is what I love. It is well polished and looks amazing! Thanks a lot to the Master!

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modern design

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I searched for something like this for a long time and finally found it!

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Love Encounter, Modern Sterling Silver Wrap Cocktail Ring

Julie

Verified Reviewer

07/05/2020

"Perfect daytime earring"

Ageless and timeless

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Purchased Item:

Precious Camellia, Handcrafted Silver Dangle Flower Earrings from Peru

Melinda

Verified Reviewer

07/04/2020

"Beautiful piece!"

Such a beautiful and delicate ankle bracelet. I love the little starfish as I live near the beach. My only issue with it is that is wrapped with a wire (part of the detail that makes it so beautiful) and it gets a bit uncomfortable if you are wearing it for a long period of time. It presses into your skin or gets a little itchy. Great for an afternoon outing, pool party, even and evening out. I had been looking for something I could keep on all the time. But, I do wear it often and get many compliments on it.

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Moonlit Starfish, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Hand Crafted Anklet from Peru

Linda Jarrell

From Schertz. Tx

Verified Reviewer

05/13/2020

"Beautiful!"

I bought this ring for myself and then bought another for may daughter. We both love it. Good quality ring.

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Moche Princess, Sterling Silver Band Chrysocolla Sodalite Ring from Peru

Kathy

From Levittown PA

Verified Reviewer

03/04/2020

"good quality attractive rings"

I am pleased with my purchase, these rings are made of good quality gemstones and good quality silver, the workmanship is excellent

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Enchanted, Unique Multi-Stone Sodalite Rose Quartz Ring

Chante

Verified Reviewer

02/28/2020

"Simple and beautiful"

It is a very simple, pretty piece.

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Purchased Item:

Shining Leaves, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Leaves from Peru

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