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Product ID: 394258
Peru's Teodoro Melendez and Family create this pretty bracelet from rondelles of reconstituted turquoise as well as polished beads of sterling silver. The bracelet is secured with a sterling toggle clasp.
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The hammered silver reflects the light without adding unnecessary weight. Very comfortable to wear. We really love these earrings. Very attractive with my wife s long, dark hair. Thank you.
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I am very happy with these earrings. They are quite versatile. The chrysocolla is just beautiful!
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You can find our reconstituted turquoise beaded bracelet 'Cool Waves' by Teodoro Melendez and Family in jewelry categories such as Turquoise Bracelets, Reconstituted Turquoise Bracelets, Silver Bracelets, Sterling Silver Bracelets and Beaded Bracelets. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Enabling Education
Teodoro’s eight children are grown and he now has 20 grandchildren. During difficult economic times, he assists with his grandchildren’s education.
Preserving Traditions
Exposed to the unique designs of pre-Hispanic culture by his father, an archeologist and museum curator, Teodoro turned his interest into a livelihood. He learned the hammering, stamping, burning and casting techniques of early craftsmen, using them to create unique jewelry steeped in the culture of ancient Peru. Through his family workshop, he continues to pass these techniques to other artisans. Teodoro has dedicated his life’s work to perpetuating pre-Hispanic jewelry design and production techniques, many of which he was introduced to by Victor Larco, the founder of the Pre-Columbian Museum in Lima.
Confronting Adversity
In his ninth decade of life, Teodoro is no longer able to work and often requires assistance with walking and daily activities. His son and daughter now care for him. In spite of his poor health, he continues to spend time at his workshop, inspiring and guiding the creation of the art he has dedicated his life to.
Microcredit Financing
Teodoro Melendez and Family has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $1500. Proceeds were used to purchase materials such as silver for his work.
Elder Master
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
"One of my most cherished moment was when I had a small workshop and my children, Carlos and Alicia, where with me while I was cutting gems by hand."
"I was born in 1924 in Trujillo, known as the 'city of eternal spring.' None of my parents were artisans, in fact dad was an archaeologist and... read more