NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Centering a cuff of polished stainless steel, a single globe of amethyst radiates lilac moonlight. Maneco creates an innovative bracelet of contemporary elegance. Evoking tranquility and serenity, amethyst is thought to cleanse, purify, restructure and renew. Artisan Info: "At the age of 16 I abandoned my studies and went to work alongside my father in the jewelry factory. In his office I made wedding rings and other pieces from gold. From this moment on my interest in the visual arts grew steadily and at 20 years old I began to make album covers. "I've had diverse professional experiences since then, always geared towards creative areas. I am an inventor; I find a material and begin to develop ideas from it. I got to know stainless steel when I was working with boats, as this was the metal alloy most used in nautical construction. It is a very noble material that doesn't rust and lasts forever. I began to make pieces like key chains and jewelry for my friends and later I received so many requests that I had to professionalize my production. "Novica allows us to find a specific audience for every product; it is a multiple and worldwide showcase that helps the realization of artists' inventions."