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handcrafted sterling silver jewelry

"Born in Lima in 1960, I am the second of four siblings and our parents raised us with their uncondi... read more
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Juana Ramirez handcrafted sterling silver jewelry

"Born in Lima in 1960, I am the second of four siblings and our parents raised us with their unconditional love and support. They also raised us to love our neighbors. They worked very hard to provide and offer us a bright future. My friends will tell you I'm trustworthy, reserved and honest.

"Dad loved playing classic guitar – he'd feel our spirits with the music of Bach, Schubert, and Segovia amongst others. Mother has always been an example of innovation and creativity, especially in the way she'd solve problems.

"Dad's job kept us constantly traveling and my senses were always in awe of the landscape we'd see, and the multicolor attires and the jewelry people wore especially for their villages festivities.

"All of this inspired me, even as a child, to make my own jewelry with wires in many different colors. By the time I was in university I was selling my creations, which reasserted my inclination toward designing my own jewelry and accessories.

"I got married when I was 24 and I have a beautiful son who never ceases to fill me with pride. Since my husband had a complex work schedule, I dedicated all my time to looking after our son until he was 18 years old. Then I took up some jewelry courses though my dream was to study jewelry making professionally. My dream came true and within three years I graduated.

"I still get excited when I look upon my finished pieces – to think they start in a crucible as molten metal, and after working with passion, they become a fusion of geometric lines, textures and colors.

"Thanks to the bonds of friendship forged in the classrooms, three friends and I got together and started a jewelry workshop. My preferred materials are silver, gold, and some natural gemstones.

"My dream now is to get together with everyone who studied with me and start a great community of jewelry artisans, so we can share for free our knowledge and expertise with young artisans from under-served communities and who'd love to learn this craft and make a brighter future for themselves."

Handmade: A Global Artisan Marketplace Lima, Peru

"Born in Lima in 1960, I am the second of four siblings and our parents raised us with their unconditional love and support. They also raised us to love our neighbors. They worked very hard to provide and offer us a bright future. My friends will tell you I'm trustworthy, reserved and honest.

"Dad loved playing classic guitar – he'd feel our spirits with the music of Bach, Schubert, and Segovia amongst others. Mother has always been an example of innovation and creativity, especially in the way she'd solve problems.

"Dad's job kept us constantly traveling and my senses were always in awe of the landscape we'd see, and the multicolor attires and the jewelry people wore especially for their villages festivities.

"All of this inspired me, even as a child, to make my own jewelry with wires in many different colors. By the time I was in university I was selling my creations, which reasserted my inclination toward designing my own jewelry and accessories.

"I got married when I was 24 and I have a beautiful son who never ceases to fill me with pride. Since my husband had a complex work schedule, I dedicated all my time to looking after our son until he was 18 years old. Then I took up some jewelry courses though my dream was to study jewelry making professionally. My dream came true and within three years I graduated.

"I still get excited when I look upon my finished pieces – to think they start in a crucible as molten metal, and after working with passion, they become a fusion of geometric lines, textures and colors.

"Thanks to the bonds of friendship forged in the classrooms, three friends and I got together and started a jewelry workshop. My preferred materials are silver, gold, and some natural gemstones.

"My dream now is to get together with everyone who studied with me and start a great community of jewelry artisans, so we can share for free our knowledge and expertise with young artisans from under-served communities and who'd love to learn this craft and make a brighter future for themselves."

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Explore the Andes region, once home to the Inca, Wari, Chavin and other ancient empires. Today, the influences of these ancient civilizations can be found in the artistic handicraft traditions that artisans use to create the vast array of jewelry, home furnishings, pottery, textiles, paintings and folk art that preserve the diverse, complex heritage of this colorful Latin land.
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    Sterling Silver Filigree Dangle Earrings Crafted in Peru 'Dark Windswept'

    11 Reviews for

    Juana Ramirez

    December 4, 2023
    M Magdalene
    I love these earrings! They’re light weight and very shiny! They have movement, and are very different!I wore them on Thanksgiving with a nice top, and felt very dressy! You can wear them with jeans too! Get them, you’ll love them!
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    November 24, 2022
    N Nadine
    This are beautifully made earrings. The way the different parts move is unique - and the earrings are incredibly light and easy to wear.
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    November 5, 2021
    J Joan
    My daughter loves these. They have b come her top favourite. Fine beautiful work. Thank you.
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    January 1, 2020
    J Julie
    I bought these earrings and received tons of compliments on them. One of my family members loved them so much, I bought another pair as a gift for her. These lightweight, flowing, beautifully crafted earrings are wonderful. From ordering them and receiving them was very easy. A very talented artist!
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    March 22, 2019
    H Holley
    I have ordered earrings online in the past and often been disappointed by a smaller size than appeared in the photos. These exceeded my expectations in both size and weight and I just love them!
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    December 22, 2017
    E Elena
    Th? earrings are even better than they are shown at the picture! I absolutely love them! The author's craftemenship is admirable, very nice and fine work.
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    September 28, 2017
    J Joann
    Very pretty and different earrings. Well made. As the name implies, they do twirl and swing in the air. Have gotten many compliments on them.
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    August 29, 2017
    J Jim
    The earrings are beautiful and the finely handled filigree shows the expert craftsmanship of the artist! Well done!
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    July 13, 2017
    G Guest
    I love these earrings and how they curve, flow, and dance. I believe they are now my most wonderful & cherished earrings ever. And I'm grateful to the artist for bringing forth such flattering, delightful, beautiful jewelry. I love the filigree, the lightness, the loveliness. The shapes (the way they work together for that beautiful S curve), size (not small, and not too large; subtle, yet eas... read more
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    July 16, 2016
    M Martha
    My daughter loves leaves and fall weather. I gave these as her birthday gift last year and she cried when she saw them -- in a good way. She says they are her favorites. I liked them so much that I think I will order a pair for myself this year. Thank you, Juana.
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    June 28, 2016
    A Andrew
    Stylish and sexy earrings
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    July 13, 2017
    G Guest
    I love these earrings and how they curve, flow, and dance. I believe they are now my most wonderful & cherished earrings ever. And I'm grateful to the artist for bringing forth such flattering, delightful, beautiful jewelry. I love the filigree, the lightness, the loveliness. The shapes (the way they work together for that beautiful S curve), size (not small, and not too large; subtle, yet easy to see as an artful complement to one's face), the silver, the inspiration -- Thank you so much Dear Juana Ramirez!