Pearl choker, 'Pyramid Secrets' 6" W 5" L

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. A triangular spiral hangs from this choker by Soraya Lopes, its hypnotic center culminating with a single pink pearl. The simple chain reflects the modern allure of Brazilian jewelry design, rendered with the natural beauty of fine silver. Elegant and energetic, this accessory is sure to turn heads in any setting. 950 rating silver. Artisan Info: "I became passionate about stones after I took a crystal therapy course with a girlfriend of mine. During that time, in 1990, I was leaving my job as a systems analyst in a state-run enterprise and I began a new business. While the undertaking went from bad to worse, due to the drastic effects on the Brazilian economy caused by the Collor Plan, I decided to take a jewelry course in order to practice what I had learned. I had a lot of luck from the beginning; I managed to buy all of the necessary material at low prices and I got a lot of equipment. I found myself with a small workshop on the veranda of my house. "I made pieces just for practice, only showing them to my children and husband, who always thought they were very beautiful and encouraged to make more. With the little bit of technique I had picked up, I was developing my own style, learning from my mistakes. When I already had a large quantity of pieces and almost no money