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Sandra and Lily
Sandra and Lily

silver jewelry - Andes

“ We thank all of you for your constant support ... we know we can always count on you. This loan will help us procure the raw materials needed for our jewelry. Our greatest desire is for our designs to be appreciated around the world, for people to learn about our art and have a small part of us.”

Sandra and Lily are artists from Peru who specialize in silver jewelry. They would like to invest in a bulk purchase of silver.

Loan requested: $400 USD

Biography

Sandra and Lily Indacochea are a mother and daughter team. Joined not only by family ties in common, they share a passion for art. They are both self-taught.It all began as a game, when Sandra's little boy (Lily's grandson) was sent to fine psychomotor therapy. They both became immersed in the manual training until they realized that it had become more than a game they shared with the little boy. They realized that if they let their imagination run wild and allow their talents an expression, they could create original works of art. Sandra and Lily also recognized that in the process of... read more
Sandra and Lily Indacochea are a mother and daughter team. Joined not only by family ties in common, they share a passion for art. They are both self-taught.

It all began as a game, when Sandra's little boy (Lily's grandson) was sent to fine psychomotor therapy. They both became immersed in the manual training until they realized that it had become more than a game they shared with the little boy. They realized that if they let their imagination run wild and allow their talents an expression, they could create original works of art. Sandra and Lily also recognized that in the process of creation they found peace and satisfaction.

Lily recalls that when she was a child she developed an unexplainable fascination for all kinds of stones. One day, when she was playing with other kids in her parents' ranch in the Nazca valley, she cut herself with an arrow. She kept the piece in her hand and treasured it for life, not knowing the stone's true name – obsidian. Now, many of her designs mainly feature obsidian. Lily loves to transform gemstones by giving them life through her designs.

Sandra always loved to hear her mother tell this and similar stories – thus her fascination for gemstones and the mysterious powers attributed to them. Yet she never thought she had it in her to work and create jewelry, until her son's therapy.

Finally one day, mother and daughter resolved to join forces and find out all they could about gemstones. At first it was difficult to find authentic gems so they traveled abroad to get them, until one day a friend told them that indeed one could find genuine stones if they looked in the right place. Sandra and Lily were encouraged to look further, and eventually they found good quality gemstones in Peru.

It's been a few years since they began formally designing and crafting jewelry, and they have been met with a large acceptance. They are also continuously invited to present their work at exhibitions and craft fairs.

To Sandra and Lily, their work is a constant source of inspiration, and both find motivation in the inner peace they feel as they create. Their designs seek to transmit and share the positive energy they receive from the stones.

Their biggest challenge was to transform their venture into an established family business and see it succeed. "Wearing one of our jewelry pieces will fill you with positive energy and good vibes. It will also highlight the beauty of what is natural, they say"

32 items by Sandra and Lily

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Grecia

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Jun 06, 2025

“Adorable”

Thank you for this item. Delicate and elegant.

Purchased Item Summer Sunshine, Artisan Crafted Citrine Bead Bracelet

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KC

From USA

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May 21, 2025

“Gorgeous Treasures!”

These earrings are so beautiful and well made. They were a gift to myself after admiring them for years. I wear them on special occasions but no one would blame you for wanting to wear them daily.

Well made Special occasions or daily to feel special!
Purchased Item Deep Elegance, 18k Gold-Plated and Obsidian Dangle Earrings from Peru

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Linda

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Jan 31, 2025

“Lovely necklace!”

Such a pretty, delicate necklace that I think my friend is going to enjoy so much! It will go with many of her outfits, and the pink is her favorite color.

Purchased Item Soft Love, Opal and Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Necklace from Peru

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