Sterling Ring RBH512

$ 36.00

Sterling silver spinner ring in filagree design, assorted sizes. This exquisite sterling silver hand laid filigree ring is the epitome of Nepali craftsmanship. Not many of the jewelers who do this beautiful work are still living which is a tragedy. These filigree designs have been copied and done my machine in China but those cannot even begin to compare to these hand laid filigree rings.

Description

The Shakya family has been creating beautiful jewelry throughout Nepal, India and Tibet for generations. Now all sons live and work in their ancestral home in the Kathmandu Valley. As with previous generations, the father taught his sons traditional jewelry making skills. Recognizing that producing jewelry only for retailers provided limited economic opportunities, he also trained one son in business. In 1977 the sons opened their own shop. At this time, they produced all the jewelry themselves. However, as the business grew, they invited other Buddhist Newari families to work with them. Fourteen families now have a consistent income as a result of their involvement.