Maria Huerta

Maria Huerta handcrafted silver jewelry

"I was born in Chimbote and moved to Lima to study law. I worked with inmates at the Callao Penitentiary as part of a multidisciplinary team, and our mission was to develop different creative workshops. The idea was to train them in crafts they could pursue when they left the prison. And it was there where, along with the prison inmates, that my own passion for jewelry making was born since I was part of the team that organized the jewelry workshops.

"I decided to take courses on jewelry making, and later I studied jewelry design at the Human Institute.

"A short time later a friend and I got together and started our own jewelry workshop, but we had to close it down between 2011 and 2013 when I got seriously ill. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune illness. I have now recovered my health as well as my passion for jewelry and natural gems.

"My dream is to have my art known by many people and I appreciaate the opportunty you give us to continue growing and developing our work.

"I see myself as a woman with a lot of energy, as well as dedicated and caring. This is what gives me the strength to carry on and hopefully in the future, I'll be able continue with social organization the workshops I was once involved with and support vulnerable groups in our country."

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"I decided to take courses on jewelry making, and later I studied jewelry design at the Human Institute.

"A short time later a friend and I got together and started our own jewelry workshop, but we had to close it down between 2011 and 2013 when I got seriously ill. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune illness. I have now recovered my health as well as my passion for jewelry and natural gems.

"My dream is to have my art known by many people and I appreciaate the opportunty you give us to continue growing and developing our work.

"I see myself as a woman with a lot of energy, as well as dedicated and caring. This is what gives me the strength to carry on and hopefully in the future, I'll be able continue with social organization the workshops I was once involved with and support vulnerable groups in our country."

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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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Samantha I couldn't be happier. its a beautiful bracelet and the clasp is strong and yet beautiful.

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Amazonite on Sterling Silver Necklace Peruvian Jewelry 'Blue Dew'

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D Dale Wow. This is a very unique, feminine, delicate piece that is so lovely. The beautiful amazonite against the highly-polished silver is striking and delightful. The silver "branches" lie flat and comfortable because they are not fused but instead are held together with silver links. Thus they "drape" wonderfully down the neck and chest. The creator is a true artist; the flowing design of this piece is marvelous. You will not find other necklaces like this. Bravo!

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Maria Huerta has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $600 and the most recent for $1000.

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October 4, 2023

S Samantha

I couldn't be happier. its a beautiful bracelet and the clasp is strong and yet beautiful.

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