Suar Dwipayana
"My name is Kadek Suar Dwipayana and I was born in a village of silversmiths in 1991. Almost everyone in my hometown crafts silver jewelry with techniques that have been passed down for generations. Both my parents worked with silver before they got married and started a family.
"My childhood was the best! Every day after school, I'd meet my friends and we'd play at the river and run around in the village. I love fishing as a hobby and also enjoy soccer. I was known as a nosy brat, although I get along with people very easily.
"I attended elementary school in my village, then moved to a larger town for high school. At college, I specialized in computers.
"One of the greatest challenges I've faced so far happened while I was at the university. I had to finish my final paper and there were lots of temptations and challenges that I needed to ignore and overcome to write it. I found the inspiration to do so in my family, especially my parents, and I want to make them proud of me. I stayed focused and eventually earned my degree because knew it would be a great gift for my parents to see me graduate.
"When I was 19, I began working with silver. Although I knew only the basics, which my parents taught me, I gradually became very interested in this craft. I began by smoothing the silver pieces and then moved onto more intricate techniques. I would watch my father creating new jewelry all the time.
"Now, I work at home with three other family members.
"The best part about my work is trying to create the most unique jewelry designs. When making jewelry, I challenge myself to craft a piece as good or better than what I had in mind."
Products (94)
Classic Gong-Shaped Three-Carat Citrine Dangle Earrings 'Gong of Joy'
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Oxidized Textured Finish 'Woven Magic'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Magic Oasis'
Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring 'Party Jewels'
Handmade Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Circles and Ovals'
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Leaf-Motif Drop Earrings 'Prettiest Leaf'
Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Magic Purple Mirror'
Handmade Balinese Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring 'Dayak Women'
Handmade Sterling Silver Bird-Motif Dangle Earrings 'Winged Hearts'
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Magic in You'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Blue Peak'
Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Drop Earrings 'Leaf Canopy'
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Nice as Pie'
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Unwavering Beauty'
Citrine and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Petite Bamboo'
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Long Dream'
Bamboo-Themed Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Friendly Bamboo'
Oval Button Earrings in Sterling Silver with Blue Topaz 'Traditional Charm'
Swirl and Dot Pattern Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Cool Pattern'
Sterling Silver Bauble Dangle Earrings Crafted in Bali 'Delightful Baubles'
Handcrafted Balinese Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Ornate Teardrop'
Oval Rose Gold Plated Magnesite Earrings from Bali 'Nested Ovals'
Faceted Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Tears of a Goddess'
Drop-Shaped Rose Gold Plated Magnesite Earrings from Bali 'Nested Rain'
Lotus Flower Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Little Lotus'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Garnet Dragonfly Earrings 'Dragonfly Altar'
Circular Rose Gold Plated Magnesite Earrings from Bali 'Nested Circles'
Sterling Silver Shell Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Vine Shells'
Floral Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace Crafted in Bali 'Sekar Langit'
Infinity Symbol Cultured Pearl Necklace from Bali 'Infinity Glow'
Gold Accent Sterling Silver Lariat Necklace from Bali 'Ballroom Elegance'
Sterling Silver Starfish Dangle Earrings Crafted in Bali 'Starfish Happiness'
Nest-Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Dangling Nest'
Sterling Silver Swan Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Loving Swans'
Floral Dragonfly Sterling Silver Necklace Crafted in Bali 'Dragonfly Flower'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Peridot Dragonfly Earrings 'Dragonfly Altar'
Whale Flipper Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Bali 'Bali Whale'
Celtic Knot Tree Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Knotting Tree'
Sterling Silver Dragonfly Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Lone Dragonfly'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Amethyst Dragonfly Earrings 'Dragonfly Altar'
Indonesian Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Elegant Talons'
Teardrop Rose Gold Plated Magnesite Earrings from Bali 'Nested Teardrops'
Amethyst and Sterling Silver Owl Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Opulent Owl'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Cultured Mabe Pearl Earrings 'Fair Daydream'
Handmade Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Diamond Vines'
Handmade Peridot 925 Sterling Silver Earrings Indonesia 'Slow Dance in Green'
Handmade Sterling Silver Tree Earrings from Indonesia 'Loving Tree'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings from Bali 'Butterfly Swirls'
Petite Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Owl Earrings 'Owl's Bright Gaze'
Reconstituted Turquoise Sterling Silver Hamsa Hand Earrings 'Hamsa Protection'
Balinese Garnet and Sterling Silver Tree Dangle Earrings 'Banyan Beauty'
Balinese Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Glacial Majesty'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Amethyst Dangle Earrings Bali 'Slow Dance'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Green Peridot Dangle Earrings 'Dialogue in Green'
Artisan Handmade Blue Topaz 925 Sterling Silver Earrings 'Gift of Flowers in Blue'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Garnet Dangle Earrings 'Crest of Vines'
Handmade Balinese Sterling Silver Dragonfly Dangle Earrings 'Dragonfly Delight'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Dragonfly Dangle Earrings 'Free Flying'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Hamsa Hand Dangle Earrings 'Hamsa Swirls'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Dragonfly Earrings 'Dragonfly Altar'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings 'Crest of Vines'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Temple Teardrops'
Handmade Garnet and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Diamond Vines'
Peridot and Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings from Bali 'Butterfly Swirls in Green'
Handmade Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Crest of Vines'
Artisan Handmade Amethyst 925 Sterling Silver Earrings 'Gift of Flowers in Purple'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Dangle Earrings 'Caged Heart'
Balinese Amethyst and Sterling Silver Tree Dangle Earrings 'Banyan Beauty'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Green Garnet Dangle Earrings 'Dialogue in Red'
Citrine and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Temple Teardrops'
Balinese Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Lilac Majesty'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings 'Diamond Vines'
Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Bali 'Blue Stone Path'
Spiral Motif Drop-Shaped Peridot Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Teardrop Spirals'
Classic 11-Carat Faceted Blue Topaz Lariat Necklace 'Sacred Tears'
Fair Trade Balinese Faceted 1-Carat Amethyst Lariat Necklace 'Amethyst Sense'
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Gated Garden'
Sterling Silver Daisy Flower Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Sweet Daisy'
Cultured Pearl Elephant Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Elephant Soccer'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings 'Full of Blessings'
Amethyst and Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings from Bali 'Butterfly Swirls in Purple'
Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Drop Earrings 'Celuk Delight'
Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Snake Cocktail Ring 'Slinking Serpent'
Handmade Sterling Silver Dangle Sandal Earrings from Bali 'Celuk Sandal'
Sterling Silver Starfish Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Bali Starfish'
Cultured Pearl Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Bali 'Elegant Reverie'
Sterling Silver Elephant Cocktail Ring from Bali 'Elephant King'
Sterling Silver Leaf-Motif Drop Earrings 'Forest Leaves'
Lariat Style Necklace with Blue Topaz Gems 'Celuk Tears'
Hand Made Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Impress Me'
Sterling Silver Lariat Style Necklace from Bali 'Plain and Fancy'
Bali Handmade Sterling Silver Owl Ring with Blue Topaz Eyes 'Gazing Owl'
Handmade Sterling Silver and Amethyst Climbing Earrings 'Climbing Marquise in Purple'
Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Crafted in Indonesia 'Gleaming Fate'