Pearls and labradorite strand necklace, 'Feminine Mystique'

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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. Divinely feminine, this necklace is a hand-crafted creation by Nalinee. An ornate sterling sphere centers the design featuring iridescent pearls and translucent labradorite. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "The Indian style of jewelry fascinates many, including me," Nalinee Hegde says. "I am a strong believer in divinity and would gladly go wherever God wants to take me. "I was born on December 28, 1946 in Bombay. I have two brothers and a sister who are now settled in different parts of the world and we share a strong sense of family values. My childhood was very secure and happy, with wonderful memories. "I came into this profession by chance. Though I had always enjoyed, admired and loved wearing the exotic jewelry of India, it was almost on a whim that I decided to design jewelry myself. This happened when I was visiting our Bombay market, looking for silver and gemstone jewelry materials for a friend in the United States. I was amazed and excited. My jewelry career began first as a hobby, but eventually my jewelry became so popular that I started offering it to stores. I am now supplying shops in several cities. "I use sterling silver, natural gemstones and fresh water pearls in my designs. The style is contemporary with a mix of urban and traditional themes, and it is