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Ni Wayan Astiti

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Ni Wayan Astiti

Sterling silver and gold accent jewelry in Bali and Java

"My marriage has given us three children. I hope they will have the same passion for jewelry, so it will be a great legacy in our big family."

Jewelry is about beautiful things. To find inspiration, I look everywhere and at everything in Bali. Transforming images from our environment and tradition into silver and gold is the nicest step. Patience is the challenging part of making good jewelry.

I was born into a family of gold artisans in a Bali, the fourth of seven children. Our village is known as a center of gold ceremonial jewelry, and all of us learn to craft jewelry from the time we are in school.

In 2009, my parents were named 'The Master's Hands' for gold and silver jewelry by The Jakarta Post. They always reminded me to learn patiently, work hard and never give up to achieve good jewelry. Even if I made a mistake during my lessons, my mother always supported me and never got angry about my errors.

I learned to create gold rings, earrings, bracelets and ornaments used for worship by Hindus, who usually place them in the temple and also wear them for special ceremonies.

Hard work, patience and honesty are an important part of my life. My marriage has given us three children and we teach them this attitude so they will live with honor – right and easy. I hope they'll have the same passion for jewelry, so it will be a great legacy in our big family.

When I was young girl, my brother had a motorbike and I wanted one – he looked so happy with it! He told me, 'Study hard and work hard!' I didn't at the beginning but, as time went by, I realized he was right, so I got more serious about design and technique. I have to be a good jewelry maker like my parents and my brother, and I will make them proud of me.

Currently, ten silversmiths collaborate with me. They began learning in 1995 and, at first, they didn't understand the techniques. My husband was one who learned, and now he's in charge of creating samples and applying my design to the craft. This has become part of my happiness in life, making my life worthwhile.

I hope you like my jewelry and feel its beauty.

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John

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02/18/2021

"Quality"

Great piece of jewelry. Beautiful design, decent yet proportionate heft, flawless stone. Recipient loves the ring.

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quality

Best Uses

Birthday Present

Purchased Item:

Floral Glint, Floral Amethyst Single-Stone Ring from Bali

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Michael

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01/26/2021

"Cannot go wrong gifting this ."

This is one of the three i bought for my wife for her birthday . After 45 years of marriage it pays to learn what your wife likes . She likes to be as all women do reminded that you love them . Also it tells them you really do pay attention to what they like .

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Gifting

Purchased Item:

Modern Purple, Hand Made Amethyst and Sterling Silver Single Stone Ring

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Christina

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01/19/2021

"Just Beautiful"

I have the topaz of this ring and I had to have the amethyst one too. The stone is light but cut so beautiful. I am so happy to have something so beautiful. Thank you once again for such a lovely piece.

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Any time at all

Purchased Item:

Modern Purple, Hand Made Amethyst and Sterling Silver Single Stone Ring

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Christina

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01/19/2021

"Beautiful ring"

I love the setting of this ring. The stone is a pale topaz but still cut beautifully. I?m just thrilled with it, so much I ordered the amethyst one too! Thank you for such beautiful pieces.

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Any time at all

Purchased Item:

Marquise Ocean, Marquise Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring from Bali

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Wendy weaver

From Flotids

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01/16/2021

"Love my topaz"

I love everything topaz...these are no exception. A hint of color and I also wear them with other earring as I have double pierced ears.

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Very nice earrings

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I wear them all of the time

Purchased Item:

Elegance of Squares, Square Blue Topaz Stud Earrings Crafted in Bali

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jgr

From Midwest, USA

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01/02/2021

"Even better than expected!"

I love mixed metals and these are even better than I expected, I love the small size but would like some similar ones in a larger size too.

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Golden Middle, Handmade Gold Accented Sterling Silver Half-Hoop Earrings

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