Laurel
Golden, Colorado USA
Laurel
Mortician, interests include swimming, beading, biking.....down time.
I live in a loft in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I really try to have a safe haven where serenity and calm can be found. My job reminds me that we only really have today. To appreciate and be present for the moment whatever the moment is. Life can end at any time. I love to bead, and I am inspired by all of the beaded pieces that I see on this site. I enjoy being alone....maybe because I spend all of my working life around people. I bead these things that I call hanging amulets. I bead a long wire, 3-4 feet with many lovely glass, crystal, seed beads, vintage crystals etc. Then I attach at the end a lovely crystal, usually around 2 inches, on the end. These can be hung in windows in corners, in doorways etc. The crystals are usually from antique stores or I pick them up in my travels here and there. They make very nice gifts, Some persons have said I should get a website, yet, that might take the joy out of it for me....I just love making them.
What I like most about Novica:
I like the fact that I can order whatever I please,,,after looking as long as I want, reading about each artist...etc. I love the great photos of each piece. I have recieved some of the jewelry already and I am waiting for more. I really must say that it is so finely crafted. I love wearing it!
I love knowing where this jewelry was made and I know exactly where the jewelry came from literally. I see the face of the artist...and read about them ..and I feel like the jewelry means even more to me. More personal. Almost like as if I strolled up the lane in their town,,,met them and saw all of their pieces, and bought it from them and walked away with a really good feeling. WOW!
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5 testimonials written and 23 Novica artists purchased from.
Testimonial for Harish Kathuria
The Black Night Necklace arrived today and it is as beautiful as the picture. It is made with nice workmanship, and I am wearing it this very minute. I am pleasantly surprised by the prices and the product that arrives each time I order. It is always exactly like the picture, not a variation. I feel good purchasing and investing in each piece and knowing that there is really no middle man to absorb most of the profit. Keep up the great artistry!
Testimonial for Beenu
I just received the Garnet Ravishing Red Desire in it's lovely box. I too love glitter and sparkle. The necklace is just exquisite! I couldn't ask for a more lovely product. It is very rewarding to me to see a picture of the artist and know about them and their work. It makes each piece more valuable because it already comes with a story and a past. I will continue to watch your site and I am loving having a few pieces from all around the world. Each piece is just wonderful.
Testimonial for Nalinee
Well, I ordered misty forest necklace and the earrings to match and when they arrived I was very pleased. It is such a pleasure just to put on this set and were it all day long. The necklace is finely beaded and strung by a true professional. The back clasp is like nothing that I have ever seen before. Really, really pretty stones. The earrings are not too heavy...and are truly beautiful. Thank you for the lovely, lovely pieces that I will keep all of my earthly days. You comment that some of your designs are similar to royalty families of Rajasthan. I feel like royalty when I wear your pieces. I love jewelry designs from the past, because one they have a past and two that they are very special. Thanks, and I will keep an eye on your other pieces. Laurel
Testimonial for Somluck Komolmith
I just recieved Exotic Splendor in a lovely box. It is more beautiful than I imagined. I enjoyed hearing about Somluck and her family and her work. She does a fine job.....such tight, nice beading. I love the garnet right next to each golden pearl. Recently, I have stumbled on to Novica . com and I have taken the opportunity to update my jewelry. What lovely pieces I have received! Each one is so specialized and so finely made. I have ordered a few other pieces from MS. Komolmith and they have just been perfect. I am awaiting another with smoky quartz. Life is somewhat short and I certainly enjoy adorning myself every day with the beautiful pieces....I know who made and designed each piece. The post card handwritten was a nice touch. In a world of impersonalization, this makes things..a little more personal. Thank you so much.
Testimonial for Zayd Makarim
What a lovely surprise! Wrapped up in a beautiful jewel box.... just for me. The Java Palace earrings are more breathtaking than their picture. Nice work with the silver and the quartz. Anyone who wears these will feel like a queen. Thank you so very much from across our world. I have already place my next order. I can hardly wait to have just a few pieces of this fine jewelry in my possession. Sincerely,
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