The Day Nancy Quispe Will Never Forget
byNancy Quispe was five months pregnant when the world shut down. Confined to a house with her husband and daughter, Nancy had to manage…
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Six Cool Facts About Handmade Earrings
byEarrings are one of our oldest forms of jewelry, used to signal status, rank, and function, as well as for ornamentation. Today, we may…
When life took a terrifying turn, this Peruvian jewelry designer did not look away
byWith a lucrative career in law during a time of economic hardship and job scarcity in Peru, Patricia Jara decided to risk it all…
Matching Accessories to your Outfit
byAn outfit is only as good as the accessories you add to complete the ensemble. You could say that an outfit is a blank…
Art and tradition in silver: An Interview with artisan, Nancy Quispe
byFiligree work has had an enormous impact in Nancy’s life. It saved her from a depression and she has never left it. She likes…
Why Sterling Silver Jewelry Makes Me Happy
byFor centuries, sterling silver has been a prized material for crafting jewelry and other items because of its highly lustrous finish and versatile applications….