NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Slender ropes of sterling silver trace gentle loops on a polished pendant. Centered by a glowing bead of amber art glass, it evokes an Andean sunset. Vivian crafts the piece by hand and presents it on a silver chain. Matching earrings complete the lovely ensemble. .925 and .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Born in Lima, Peru in 1964, Vivian Freideles creates stunning jewelry that is a physical representation of how she sees life. Her buoyant happiness rejuvenates each of her pieces, brimming with positive energy. From her skillful hands flow chains, bracelets, chokers, and sets shining with a unique beauty and grace. Vivian prefers to work with sterling silver, offsetting its gleam with a colorful array of semiprecious stones. "?I am a professor specialized in the field of literature but I have dedicated myself to the art of jewelry making for the last fifteen years. I have taken courses in design and painting that have helped to develop my artistic creativity. My work is something that fascinates me. That is why I enjoy it so much. My work stems from both European and American cultures, I consider myself a part of their essence. Making jewelry is also a need for expression with which I am able to represent natural beauty through a work of straightforward ability, uniting the precious stone with the metal and in other cases only the worked metal. I believe that