Nyoman Ariawan

Nyoman Ariawan silver, gold and gemstone jewelry

"I'm from a village in Klungkung, Bali and, when I was still a child, my life was extremely hard. There was no electricity, no gas, no water, and no television. We used firewood for cooking and for lighting we used traditional lamp in the night. Luckily we had the old radio to keep up with the news.

"My mother and my sisters walked about three kilometers to fetch a gallon of water while my father and I would go looking for firewood two times a week. Once, when he was at work, I made small wooden beads with a small knife that I brought and I strung them into a bracelet. My father was very proud when he saw my bracelet. It wasn't perfect but the jewelry idea was there.

"My parents changed my life by sending me to a high school, even though they never received formal education as they were pressed by harsh living conditions. I studied at a technical high school in Denpasar, 40 kilometers from our home, so I walked around six kilometers to the school everyday.

"Unfortunately, when I was 18, my Mom passed away.

"I got the school fee from my sister, auntie and sometimes from my father. I'd only eat rice with salt so the money they gave me was enough for me to live far from home. Despite all of this, I got the best rank in class and I got a scholarship from the government.

"Not long after I graduated from technical high school, I worked with a famous jewelry designer in Bali where I learned about gold and silver designs. I worked there for 21 years and handled quality, even did final inspections for China and Thailand.

"After a long time working there, I wanted to explore my dreams and talent, so I started creating jewelry on my own. Now I can give my son a motorcycle to get to school.

"It started when my neighbor asked me to make a ring with his local stone. I created a traditional design which I combined with western or modern methods. The result was very nice and he was very happy with it. And then I started to build a workshop.

"There are three people who help me, and I coordinate them based on their skills. We use pliers, burs, grinding diamonds, grinding silicone, hanging dynamo, a polishing machine and buffing wheels. I use leather, wood, stainless steel sheets, semi-precious stones and silver.

Some are easy to get. We purchase the material from the supplier. We also prepare our own, for example, we have to cut stainless steel to make a spring. I make sure my products are special to my customers by focusing on the quality and unique design.

"Based on my own personal experience, I have a dream to help unfortunate people improve their lives by hiring disabled people to be craftspeople. But I cannot do it by I myself. I need your help to realize this dream."

Handmade: A Global Artisan Marketplace Ubud, Indonesia

"My mother and my sisters walked about three kilometers to fetch a gallon of water while my father and I would go looking for firewood two times a week. Once, when he was at work, I made small wooden beads with a small knife that I brought and I strung them into a bracelet. My father was very proud when he saw my bracelet. It wasn't perfect but the jewelry idea was there.

"My parents changed my life by sending me to a high school, even though they never received formal education as they were pressed by harsh living conditions. I studied at a technical high school in Denpasar, 40 kilometers from our home, so I walked around six kilometers to the school everyday.

"Unfortunately, when I was 18, my Mom passed away.

"I got the school fee from my sister, auntie and sometimes from my father. I'd only eat rice with salt so the money they gave me was enough for me to live far from home. Despite all of this, I got the best rank in class and I got a scholarship from the government.

"Not long after I graduated from technical high school, I worked with a famous jewelry designer in Bali where I learned about gold and silver designs. I worked there for 21 years and handled quality, even did final inspections for China and Thailand.

"After a long time working there, I wanted to explore my dreams and talent, so I started creating jewelry on my own. Now I can give my son a motorcycle to get to school.

"It started when my neighbor asked me to make a ring with his local stone. I created a traditional design which I combined with western or modern methods. The result was very nice and he was very happy with it. And then I started to build a workshop.

"There are three people who help me, and I coordinate them based on their skills. We use pliers, burs, grinding diamonds, grinding silicone, hanging dynamo, a polishing machine and buffing wheels. I use leather, wood, stainless steel sheets, semi-precious stones and silver.

Some are easy to get. We purchase the material from the supplier. We also prepare our own, for example, we have to cut stainless steel to make a spring. I make sure my products are special to my customers by focusing on the quality and unique design.

"Based on my own personal experience, I have a dream to help unfortunate people improve their lives by hiring disabled people to be craftspeople. But I cannot do it by I myself. I need your help to realize this dream."

Bali and Java Artisan Empowerment Hub

Come with us on a journey to the magical Indonesian islands of Bali & Java, where artistry is a way of life, and soothing tropical vibes ease away all stress and tension. These lands are famous for intricate wood carvings, divine silversmith work, and Batik designs that transport you to another time.

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Maker Badge Job Creator

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

Maker Badge Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Maker Badge Microcredit Financing

Nyoman Ariawan has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1100 and the most recent for $3100.

Maker Badge Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

Maker Badge Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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Alternate image for Handcrafted Balinese Sterling Silver Band Ring Silver Mosaic

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Handcrafted Balinese Sterling Silver Band Ring 'Silver Mosaic'

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Women's Gold Plated Silver Bangle Bracelets from Bali Pair ''Rose Gold Mosaic''

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3 Bamboo Motif Rings in Silver, Gold and Rose Gold 'Bamboo Trio'

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Jeanie These rings are very very nice, I absolutely love them.

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Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Half Hoop Earrings from Bali 'Mosaic in Sterling'

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Joyce These lovely hammered silver hoops are so perfect for so many outfits. They are beautifully made with fine workmanship. These would make a fine gift for anyone.

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Sterling Silver Balinese Bamboo Motif Peace Symbol Earrings 'Bamboo Peace'

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S Sharon WELL MADE AND SO PRETTY. SILVER SHINES. WOULD PURCHASE FROM AGAIN.

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Domed Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Stud Earrings 'Hammered Domes'

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Cecilia Rose gold is so difficult to find in studs. I’m so happy with these and the brilliant craftsmanship

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Sterling Silver Flower Ring 'Basket of Blooms'

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Clairessa You are very blessed and have a marvelous gift to make people happy with your wearing art. God bless you an yours

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Artisan Crafted Onyx and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings 'Black Wand'

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A Ayla excellent work loved it

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Handcrafted Bamboo Motif Sterling Silver Band Ring 'Bamboo Regeneration''

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Cyndi I wear this band daily as a wedding ring/ lovely, very comfortable and holds up well

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Ornate Balinese Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings 'Floral Flame'

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Anne I love the design and quality of the earrings. Unfortunately, the clasp that closes the earrings easily opens when I wear them, causing them to drop. I am going to see if a local jeweler can fix the issue before I wear them again.

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Sterling Silver Station Necklace Hand Crafted in Indonesia 'Bamboo Link'

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Nicole This necklace is long and goes perfectly with my outfits to work. I LOVE this piece and I'm so happy to have it. The workmanship and materials are top quality.

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Hand Made Sterling Silver Naga Link Bracelet from Bali 'Brilliant Moons'

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Artilya Seems like 2 bracelets for the price of 1! Very elegant and lovely. Top notch quality.

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57 Reviews for

December 6, 2023

W Wanda

One of my favorite rings! Not only is the stone beautiful, but the band is awesome - a real eye catcher! Love it!

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September 29, 2023

C Cyndi

I wear this band daily as a wedding ring/ lovely, very comfortable and holds up well

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June 23, 2023

K Kundan

Look nice on me

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June 21, 2023

E Eva

Very well made and light on my ears

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March 25, 2023

A Artilya

Seems like 2 bracelets for the price of 1! Very elegant and lovely. Top notch quality.

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March 20, 2023

V Virginia

I love them! Pretty, delicate but noticeable, they have generated numerous compliments when I were them. Light-weight for long wear. Only wish they had leverback closures so I would worry less about losing one in a scarf or collar movement.

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March 15, 2023

D Diane

These are very delicate and beautifully hammed. Perfect for layering with my silver and gold watch.

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January 8, 2023

C Courtney

The craftmanship of this bracelet exceeds my expectation. Everything about it is gorgeous. Thank you so much. I will cherish wearing it.

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December 27, 2022

R Roberta

I am so in love with these earrings. The work and detail on these are incredible. The Hibiscus flower is one of my very favorite flowers, I have 8 plants in my yard all different colors and I love them. These earrings are even better than what I expected. I am crazy about them. Thank you so much, a very very happy customer.

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December 10, 2022

K Kathleen

very pretty earrings

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November 11, 2022

J Jeanie

These rings are very very nice, I absolutely love them.

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October 14, 2022

D Deborah

I love the simplicity of this ring. Sturdy and well made!

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August 31, 2022

J Joyce

These lovely hammered silver hoops are so perfect for so many outfits. They are beautifully made with fine workmanship. These would make a fine gift for anyone.

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August 9, 2022

A Anne

I love the design and quality of the earrings. Unfortunately, the clasp that closes the earrings easily opens when I wear them, causing them to drop. I am going to see if a local jeweler can fix the issue before I wear them again.

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July 12, 2022

B Barcia

Beautiful workmanship..Nice weight and very feminine.

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June 7, 2022

C Cecilia

Rose gold is so difficult to find in studs. I’m so happy with these and the brilliant craftsmanship

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May 3, 2022

R Roxanne

The details are so cute. Perfect piece for the summer!

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April 27, 2022

K Kristy

i love my earrings! great quality and made so well!!

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April 21, 2022

T Terri

Never take them off!

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April 10, 2022

C Clairessa

You are very blessed and have a marvelous gift to make people happy with your wearing art. God bless you an yours

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March 31, 2022

J Jennifer

This ring is beautiful! Details are awesome! My favorite piece. Thinking of buying an extra one.

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February 20, 2022

D Diane

These were for the second hole above my main piercing and they were perfect. Well made and detailed.

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January 12, 2022

K Kate

These two simple bracelets make a lovely addition to my sister's collection. She loves them.

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December 18, 2021

D Diane K

Five stars because I almost cried not being able to wear them and had to send them back. :(

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December 6, 2021

S Sharyn

Very pretty earrings

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October 22, 2021

B Beatriz

These earrings are lovely. They are simply beautiful and elegant. I love the shape and the size. They are simply perfect for every occasion.

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September 28, 2021

C Candice

Love these studs - great polish and colour, love the hammered detail.

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August 26, 2021

S Susan

They are small but very sparkly. I love the way they look. Just beautiful.

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June 4, 2021

A Ariana

Smaller than expected and I wish these were a little bigger. The design is double sided which is nice.

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May 24, 2021

J John

Stylized lotus blossoms that really sparkle. The hammered finish is very well done and really adds depth to the beauty of these earrings. The workmanship overall is outstanding. These never fail to attract compliments. Add to all that the symbolism of the lotus flower and you have a real winner.

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April 30, 2021

C Clairessa

I wear these quite often. Joy to wear.

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April 27, 2021

C Cathy

I was looking for sterling silver hoop earrings. These are beautifully made with a sculpting that just matches the ring & necklace I had to wear with them. I love wearing pieces of art someone has made for me to enjoy.CathyArlington, Tex

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February 24, 2021

C Cristina

Beautiful earrings, right size, good quality !

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January 14, 2021

E Elaine

Short hair or flowing long hair, these earrings are large enough to be noticed and admired. The only little problem is they slip and side, in your ear. - To resolve that little problem, I use an ear stopper, that you usually place on your french wires - on the earring shaft, and then I slip the earring into my ear, and now - guess what - they do not side back and forth. So now that little probl... read more

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October 23, 2020

E Elizabeth

So very attractive. I ordered this item twice. Now I have four lovely hammered sterling bangles on my wrist.

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October 2, 2020

D Debra

Love it. Reasonable priced and excellent quality.

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August 27, 2020

T Terri

Well made, but too similar to a pair I already had. Returned.

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August 18, 2020

B Brenda

Perfect

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August 16, 2020

N Nicole

This necklace is long and goes perfectly with my outfits to work. I LOVE this piece and I'm so happy to have it. The workmanship and materials are top quality.

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July 15, 2020

J Jean

I am really enjoying this set of tricolor bamboo rings. They are simply but beautifully wrought. I love wearing them and feel they add so much to an ensemble.

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July 6, 2020

C Cheryl

This ring was the perfect size as ordered, has a simple design that looks especially good with the other bamboo rings in different finishes.

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May 19, 2020

S Sharon

WELL MADE AND SO PRETTY. SILVER SHINES. WOULD PURCHASE FROM AGAIN.

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May 14, 2020

A Ayla

excellent work loved it

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May 4, 2020

C Coach

Perfect gift for my wife. She loved that it was handmade and had a story behind it.

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February 28, 2020

T Tracey

I saw these in an ad on Facebook and they were so pretty I couldn't resist. Never in a million years did I think that the quality of these earring would be as amazing as they are. I love them and get compliments every time I wear them.

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February 6, 2020

E Erica

I saw these bracelets and I really liked them. Shipping was faster than I expected, and packaged very well. The bracelets are very beautiful and they look really good on my wrist. They are very well made and I would 100% recommend buying these!

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January 2, 2020

K Kristene

Feels great to wear.

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December 31, 2019

E Emily

Beautiful set worn together or individually. Perfect, just as pictured. Thank you.

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December 2, 2019

C Cheryl

i love bamboo these rings are beautiful i can wear all three or two or one they fit my index finger and thumb the size 8 was perfect i love them

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July 4, 2019

L Linda

The moons are convex on both sides, with a delicate braid of silver around the edge. The moons are brilliant - highly polished and shiny. I am very proud to wear this every day as it goes so well with much of my jewelry. Thank you for this lovely bracelet. Would like to request a necklace and earrings to match.

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June 30, 2019

S Sandy

I'm so pleased with these hoops and will wear them more than most earrings. They are classy and will go with almost all of my other jewelry. They are at the top of my 'favorites'. Exquisite design and quality!!!

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February 5, 2019

C Carly

Love this piece, stones are perfect citrine pale yellow.

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January 11, 2019

M Maral

It's gorgeous, so well made and sits beautifully on my finger. It's now my fave piece to wear daily. Thank you for this beautiful piece you did.

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July 30, 2018

K Karen

I love this bracelet, I bought it to complement the "Sterling silver station necklace Bamboo Link" necklace I purchased previously. Excellent craftsmanship, very beautiful. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because it has come un-toggled and fallen off. I run the toggle through 2 of the links now instead of just one, and it's been fine.

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January 6, 2018

Z Zenna

Absolutely beautiful hoop earrings!

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January 5, 2018

T Tony

Simple yet elegant design

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September 28, 2017

K Karen

I love this chain. The stations enable me to change the look of it by hanging different charms/pendants every time I wear it. I always get compliments on it. It's one of my favorites in the short time I have had it. Thank you for the beautiful necklace!

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January 14, 2021

E Elaine

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