Amethyst and quartzite choker, 'Lilac Spray'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Tumbling in a joyous spray, amethyst graces beaded strands. Quartzite gems join them in an exuberant choker by Busarin. Artisan Info: "Dear Novica customers, thank you for all of your support and testimonials. Your trust in my jewelry has made me very proud and brings me great strength. "My name is Busarin Hutawarakorn, and I was born on June 30, 1975, the youngest of three sisters. After I graduated from the university, I did some disc jockeying but felt that this job did not reflect who I was and what I wanted. Indeed I wanted to be independent and earn a living from something I love. "The idea of making jewelry came not only because I love jewelry but also because it goes along so well with women. I initially bought and resold items, but gradually started making them myself. I chose easy patterns and low prices but customers came to me with different needs, asking for better items regardless of the price. Therefore, I started using higher quality materials and updated the patterns accordingly. "My jewelry is skillfully handmade with delicate patterns. I always pay attention to new or different things that could inspire me. "Although I could draw my inspiration from pop culture, mostly I prefer to help get society more in touch with the natural environment. Most of my patterns