always necklace

The crescent moon smiles mysteriously as it drifts in the unseen heavens. Realistically carved by hand, the bone pendant graces a necklace by Made Wardika. He colors the carving by bathing it in tea and displays it on a cord of dark brown leather.

Crafted in a traditional, lovely heart-shaped design, this necklace is the perfect way to wear your emotions on your sleeve, or at least around your neck. Made Wardika handcrafts the exquisite setting from sterling silver in an intricate Balinese motif of tendrils and granules. A faceted amethyst crowns the pendant, while cultured pearls beads dance delicately beneath. However, the main attraction on this necklace is the prominent black heart carved from bone. When illustrated as a symbol of love, hearts are most notably depicted in red but, as black is the combination of all colors, we like to think this heart signifies a love as deep as the night is dark.

Made Wardika depicts a white owl holding a baby bird in its protective embrace. Working in bone, he carves the pendant by hand and displays it on a long cord necklace of dark brown leather. Animals are a favorite theme for this Balinese artisan.