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. Five strands of pristine white pearls unite in a flirty tassel pendant. Designed by Thailand's Kai Kittima, this long, lavish necklace features sterling silver accents. Cubic zirconium adds sparkle, and pink pearls finish the tassel. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "Sawasdee ka! My name is Kittima Ekmahachai or Kai. I am the elder daughter in the family and am very close to my younger sister because we are almost the same age. She is only one year old younger than I am. I was born in Nan province and grow up there. My family was a big family and everyone loved each other. Now I'm married and have a son and a daughter. "In high school, I studied science and mathematics for three years and, in 1981, I was admitted to Chiang Mai University's School of Economics. I graduated four years later. In 1986, I worked as a staff member at The Royal Project center. After two years, I was promoted to head of marketing at the Chiang Mai branch where I worked for nine years. I had to resign when my husband's mother got sick so I could take care of her. I did really like this job, so when I quit, I was sad. Two years later, I started to make jewelry. "I've liked art since I was young. I get it from my grandfather - he really loved art, so art is in my blood. I grew up in a cultural Thai family.
