Aparna

Aparna sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

"In traditional Indian families, it isn't easy for a housewife to start a design workshop, but I was fortunate that my husband also shares the same interests. Together, we create beautiful jewelry. My husband is an expert in crafting jewelry while I do the designing.

"My father was a jeweler and I was highly inspired by him. I grew up watching him make amazing jewelry with his own hands and this really fascinated me.

"I come from the majestic city of Jaipur, the pink city. I had a joyful childhood with four sisters at home. We had so much fun and I, being the youngest of the four, was pampered and loved. We also have a brother who is the youngest of all, and he is a real sweetheart.

"School was fun. I had such good times with my friends and never stopped yapping – so much that, during parent-teacher meetings, my teachers asked my mother what she fed me to give me so much energy to talk nonstop. But I was one of the brightest students in our whole class. Most of the time I was at the top of my class. I was very much interested in studying and wanted to sit for a competitive exam.

"There was another thing in life that interested me, and that was silver. Jaipur is a land of gems and silversmith art is highly practiced in this city. Many jewelers belong to silversmith families who have inherited the craft from their ancestors. However, for my father, it was a passion that arose within him and, though he never technically learned the art from anyone, he was an expert in this field. And one day, I do wish to inherit this quality from my father.

"I did my post-graduation in accountant business statics, which I completed a year after I got married. Luckily for me, my husband was already a jewelry craftsman and this was a turning point for me. I haven't been designing very long, and I hope you will help us realize our dream."

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"My father was a jeweler and I was highly inspired by him. I grew up watching him make amazing jewelry with his own hands and this really fascinated me.

"I come from the majestic city of Jaipur, the pink city. I had a joyful childhood with four sisters at home. We had so much fun and I, being the youngest of the four, was pampered and loved. We also have a brother who is the youngest of all, and he is a real sweetheart.

"School was fun. I had such good times with my friends and never stopped yapping – so much that, during parent-teacher meetings, my teachers asked my mother what she fed me to give me so much energy to talk nonstop. But I was one of the brightest students in our whole class. Most of the time I was at the top of my class. I was very much interested in studying and wanted to sit for a competitive exam.

"There was another thing in life that interested me, and that was silver. Jaipur is a land of gems and silversmith art is highly practiced in this city. Many jewelers belong to silversmith families who have inherited the craft from their ancestors. However, for my father, it was a passion that arose within him and, though he never technically learned the art from anyone, he was an expert in this field. And one day, I do wish to inherit this quality from my father.

"I did my post-graduation in accountant business statics, which I completed a year after I got married. Luckily for me, my husband was already a jewelry craftsman and this was a turning point for me. I haven't been designing very long, and I hope you will help us realize our dream."

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Maker Badge Caring for Children

Aparna provides for her two children and also assists other family members with providing for their children.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

Aparna provides for the educational needs of her two children and assists other family members with educating their children.

Maker Badge Job Creator

Aparna and her husband set up their own workshop nearly a decade ago. It has grown and they are now able to provide jobs for other jewelry artisans.

Maker Badge Preserving Traditions

Aparna credits genetics with her passion for jewelry. Her father was a jeweler and she married a jeweler with whom she has built a successful jewelry workshop. Aparna designs and her husband is in charge of crafting and production. They draw on traditional designs for inspiration and employ traditional jewelry making techniques to create their unique collection. In their workshop, they train their helpers to integrate traditional jewelry making techniques with contemporary design.

Maker Badge Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

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$249.99

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Women's Sterling Silver Necklace Composite Turquoise Jewelry 'Splendor'

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Joyce Very nice necklace! I absolutely LOVE the pendant stone. So many truly gorgeous colors strewn throughout. All coming together to make one beautiful stone. The chain is also a great match for the pendant. The length is just right. I would recommend this necklace to anyone looking for a pretty and feminine purple stone.

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$77.99

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Sterling Teardrop Earrings with Pink Quartz 'Rose Fashion'

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Kimberly Well crafted and in simple setting, which is mostly my style of choice. Affordable price too!

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Sterling Silver and Blue Composite Turquoise Cocktail Ring 'Blue Attunement'

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Jody This was my first purchase. It's sweet and I wear it everyday.

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Hand Made Sterling Silver Green Onyx Dangle Earrings India 'Charming Green'

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Usa lovely earing for my outfit

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Artisan Made Labradorite and Sterling Cocktail RIng 'Regal Infinity'

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Lorraine What a beautiful ring. The craftsmanship is exquisite. Labradorite is an interesting stone. It looks gray in the picture but it is a dazzling very dark blue- Blue green - ish stone that looks different depending on the light. I love it.

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Pink opal flower earrings 'Peace'

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Terri Very dainty and pretty earrings!

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Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Station Necklace 'Blue Regal'

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Marisa Looks nice color is darker then the photo and the stones are smaller.

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Labradorite and Sterling Silver Necklace Indian Jewelry 'Duduma Majesty'

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Lorena I have worn this gorgeous necklace over and over again. Beautiful craftsmanship and design in my favorite stone. I'm very glad I got this!

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Classic Larimar Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver Bezel 'Sea and Sky'

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Margaret I am extremely happy with my purchase. The ring is beautiful andOf great quality ! Will definitely purchase more items !!!

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$129.99

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Sterling Silver and Green Composite Turquoise Cocktail Ring 'Verdant Promise'

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Ruby I am enjoying this beauty. So pleased with this vibrant shade of green and design. Complimentary, attention getting piece.

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Maker Badge Caring for Children

Aparna provides for her two children and also assists other family members with providing for their children.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

Aparna provides for the educational needs of her two children and assists other family members with educating their children.

Maker Badge Job Creator

Aparna and her husband set up their own workshop nearly a decade ago. It has grown and they are now able to provide jobs for other jewelry artisans.

Maker Badge Preserving Traditions

Maker Badge Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

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Aparna

December 7, 2023

T Thomas

Beautiful ring the fit of the stones is perfect

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