HOT ! Silver and Cultured Pearl Harmony Ball Necklace with Garnet \'Love\'s Purity\'

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Design: Ketut Sulastri is a Balinese jewelry designer whose life and work are defined by resilience, artistry, and devotion to her craft. Born to parents who worked in construction, she began silversmithing as a child to help support her family, paying school fees while nurturing a quiet passion for design. By the age of 15, Ketut was already creating original pieces, blending the intricate beauty of Balinese arts and crafts with the evolving sensibility of contemporary jewelry. A decade later, she opened her own shop, a milestone that not only marked her independence but also her commitment to uplifting others. Today, she leads a collective of 20 neighborhood women, many of them homemakers, who are empowered with meaningful work through her designs. Working in sterling silver, gemstones, beads, and cord, Ketut continues to craft jewelry that honors her heritage while offering her community a pathway toward greater opportunity and dignity.

Style Notes: This Silver and Cultured Pearl Harmony Ball Necklace with Garnet \'Love\'s Purity\' by Ketut Sulastri is an intriguing pendant necklace that evokes an ancient lantern. The pendant, also called a \"harmony ball,\" opens to reveal a red enameled sphere and is often worn by pregnant women to soothe the mother and baby. The sterling pendant is crowned with garnet, and cultured pearls punctuate the long silver chain. The piece is a beautiful symbol of loving protection.

Price: Please note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique\'s website.

Materials: Handcrafted from 925 sterling silver, enameled brass, cultured freshwater pearl, and garnet with a combination finish, this necklace measures 46 inches in length, with a 1.4 x 0.6-inch pendant, and closes with a lobster claw clasp.