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Religious Sterling Silver Heart Link Bracelet from Peru, "Divine Heart"

Product ID: 316710

Elaborate links of sterling silver are diligently crafted by hand, circling the wrist with beauty. Teodoro Melendez and Family design this link... more

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Elaborate links of sterling silver are diligently crafted by hand, circling the wrist with beauty. Teodoro Melendez and Family design this link bracelet, complete with a sterling charm that depicts a divine heart crowned with a rose.

  • 8 grams
  • 0.28 oz
  • 19 cm L
  • 7.5" L
  • 8 mm W
  • 8 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 2.1 cm L x 1.1 cm W x 0.2 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 0.8" L x 0.4" W x 0.1" D

  • 925 sterling silver
  • Fold-over clasp
  • Combination finish
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 316710
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Teodoro Melendez and Family
Teodoro Melendez and Family

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Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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Shelley

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Nov 02, 2021

Beautiful bracelet!”

Solid chain and easy to clasp one-handed. Lightweight, easy to wear and fits my small wrist.

Daily use

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bbishop

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Aug 16, 2021

Lovely Silver Link Bracelet”

I was very pleased to receive this bracelet as its unique and so well made and also includes the pretty divine heart charm. I pair it up with another silver bracelet. My daughter loved it when she saw it, so I ordered one for her as a gift and she loves it - wears it by itself. Novica products do not disappoint!

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Natalie

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Sep 09, 2024

Love it!”

Beautiful and well made. Very special!

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Donna

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Oct 02, 2024

Cherished gift”

Quality and beauty

For fancy occasions and every day use too
Purchased Item Naturally Blue, Peruvian Sterling Earrings with Lapis Lazuli

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Allen

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Oct 01, 2024

Perfect length”

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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Linda

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Sep 30, 2024

Simple, Elegant Earrings”

I am very happy with these earrings. They are quite versatile. The chrysocolla is just beautiful!

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Enabling Education

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

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

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

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

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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