








Handmade Sterling Silver and Garnet Pendant Necklace, "Queen of Sumatra"
Beautiful and ethereal, the visage of an Indonesian queen is ornately crowned in sterling silver and garnet. Buana carves the mask from cow bone with delicate detail for a necklace of admirable artistry.
.925 Sterling silver
- 10 grams
- 0.37 oz
- Chain: 50 cm L
- Chain: 19.75" L
- Chain width: 2 mm
- Chain width: 2 mm
- Pendant: 4 cm L x 2.1 cm W x 1 cm D
- Pendant: 1.6" L x 0.8" W x 0.4" D
"When I began to work with Novica I started with nothing, I could barely support my family. Today I have a growing workshop, and a number of silversmiths work with me."
Buana is a master silversmith. He designs and crafts his jewelry collection using a combination of traditional and modern jewelry making techniques. Buana and his silversmiths share their knowledge and train younger artisans that join the workshop.
Buana has received 14 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2400 and the most recent for $7000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of natural gemstones and silver for his jewelry.
When Buana first began to work, he was fearful that he would be unable to care for his first child. Now he proudly cares for two.
Buana provides for the education of his two children.

























06/17/2016
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"stunning"
beautiful with matching earrings
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"Represents a wonderful time in my life"
This piece reminds me of my time in Indonesia. I absolutely love the detail, and I feel it empowers me when I wear. it. It is truly unique. I loved the people of this country.... It reminds me of what is really important in life
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"Exemplary necklace"
Talented artist. I have purchased rings, bracelets, and earrings from him as well.
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"My Favorite"
Love the details.
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"Gorgeous but a touch too small."
The design and craftsmanship are wonderful. The pendant could have been a bit bigger for full effect.
Best Uses
- dressy or everyday
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"An heirloom to pass down to my granddaughter"
This is the most beautiful piece of jewelry I own and I will cherish it for years to come.
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Buana Handmade jewelry
"After 13 years since joining Novica, a lot has changed in my life. I own a house which my family and I live in. Joining Novica was a life-changing step that I made. One thing I can do to repay that is to give Novica customers my best products.”
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