Pearl and carnelian choker, 'Golden Mum'

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. Golden pearls form a lavish chrysanthemum by Anusara. Surrounded by garnet spheres, a faceted carnelian centers the beautiful blossom. Citrine is also present on this exquisite hand-crafted choker. Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Anusara Konkam. I was born to a small but very warm family consisting of my father, mother, my older brother, and myself. They like to call me Fern. My father is a government official, my brother studies in the university. I am currently studying in the final year of a vocational degree in accounting. "I love art and nature. I consider myself a 'natural' woman, and I like to create embroidered works and grow flowers at home. When I was a child, I wove jasmine garlands to sell in the morning market, making them in my free time after school. I chose the most beautiful blooming jasmine blossoms. But first I had to finish my homework and reading before I was allowed to weave jasmine garlands. These garlands didn't bring a high price at the market, but my work helped my family to save money to support my studies. "I participate at every local festival in our town. Sometimes I'm a Thai dancer, leading the parade to the temple. Sometimes I compete as a noppra-mad girl. Once I almost won first place, but that was only in a village contest. This is my personal