Sterling Silver and Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, "Levels of Life"

Zayd Makarim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $7500. Proceeds were used to buy natural gemstones and silver to use to make jewelery.

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

This artist supports children under the age of 18.