Weight - 11 grams
Diameter - 1.25 inches
Length - 1.75 inches
with Bale
Materials from the Good Earth
.950 Sterling Silver
Azurite
Spiny Oyster
Mother of Pearl
Yellow Nacre
Lapis
Sugilite
Welcome.
This is a 'Shield' pendant of Inca origins. It is the creations of the family run business of Urin Huanca* in Lima, Peru. Shield symbols served as protectors covering everything from evil entities to illness. This design encompasses triangles, blocks, steps and swaths. The center is the Pachamama Earth Mother Circle of Life. In the shape of a swirl made of Mother of Pearl, this is the vortex, or navel of the world where all life energy travels from this realm to the realm of the 'other world'. These images and their meanings are centuries old. The design was originally created by the Inca. Now their descendants recreate this with their own modern touch. There are over 25 individually hand cut pieces. The skill and craftmanship means this will last a lifetime. And the bale is connected to the pendant with the most delicate and finely hand crafted hinge.
Each of the pieces is from the natural wonders of Peru on the land and on her shores. The craftsmen take the time to individually pick each of the precious stones and shells to be used. Each piece is very carefully and delicately cut and inlaid. Fine silver filaments are deftly inserted between pieces in a way only human hands can achieve. The back is a brilliant shield of .950 Sterling Silver which captures and magnifies any light which strikes it. This pendant is brilliant in its uniqueness.
This Peruvian jewelry is not for the tourist trade, but rather for an audience looking for true and authentic magnificence.
More Information:
Urin Huanca* is THE preeminent family owned jewelry business in South America, reaching back to the 1930's. With only a dozen or so employees, access to their works of art can be limited. This family of craftsmen create wonders which come from the culture of their Incan ancestors and now they have taken their place as contemporary Masters. There are many who attempt to copy their work, but Urin Huanca supplies the finest in both the silver and quality and skill of the the perfect inlay pieces.
Each of the pieces are from the natural wonders of Peru on the land and on their shores. The craftsmen take the time to individually pick each of the precious stones and shells to be used. Each piece is very carefully and delicately cut and laid. Fine silver filaments are inserted between pieces in a perfect preciseness only generational hands are capable of. The designs were originally created by the Inca. Now their descendants recreate this with their own contemporary touch. And, in addition to all of this, they insist on using the highest grade .950 pure silver, also from Peru. These pieces are expertly created by a small team of artisans who value and treasure their ancestors gifts of creation from the ancient past.
This Peruvian jewelry is not for the tourist trade, but rather for the discriminating buyer looking for true and authentic magnificence in their acquisitions.
Diameter - 1.25 inches
Length - 1.75 inches
with Bale
Materials from the Good Earth
.950 Sterling Silver
Azurite
Spiny Oyster
Mother of Pearl
Yellow Nacre
Lapis
Sugilite
Welcome.
This is a 'Shield' pendant of Inca origins. It is the creations of the family run business of Urin Huanca* in Lima, Peru. Shield symbols served as protectors covering everything from evil entities to illness. This design encompasses triangles, blocks, steps and swaths. The center is the Pachamama Earth Mother Circle of Life. In the shape of a swirl made of Mother of Pearl, this is the vortex, or navel of the world where all life energy travels from this realm to the realm of the 'other world'. These images and their meanings are centuries old. The design was originally created by the Inca. Now their descendants recreate this with their own modern touch. There are over 25 individually hand cut pieces. The skill and craftmanship means this will last a lifetime. And the bale is connected to the pendant with the most delicate and finely hand crafted hinge.
Each of the pieces is from the natural wonders of Peru on the land and on her shores. The craftsmen take the time to individually pick each of the precious stones and shells to be used. Each piece is very carefully and delicately cut and inlaid. Fine silver filaments are deftly inserted between pieces in a way only human hands can achieve. The back is a brilliant shield of .950 Sterling Silver which captures and magnifies any light which strikes it. This pendant is brilliant in its uniqueness.
This Peruvian jewelry is not for the tourist trade, but rather for an audience looking for true and authentic magnificence.
More Information:
Urin Huanca* is THE preeminent family owned jewelry business in South America, reaching back to the 1930's. With only a dozen or so employees, access to their works of art can be limited. This family of craftsmen create wonders which come from the culture of their Incan ancestors and now they have taken their place as contemporary Masters. There are many who attempt to copy their work, but Urin Huanca supplies the finest in both the silver and quality and skill of the the perfect inlay pieces.
Each of the pieces are from the natural wonders of Peru on the land and on their shores. The craftsmen take the time to individually pick each of the precious stones and shells to be used. Each piece is very carefully and delicately cut and laid. Fine silver filaments are inserted between pieces in a perfect preciseness only generational hands are capable of. The designs were originally created by the Inca. Now their descendants recreate this with their own contemporary touch. And, in addition to all of this, they insist on using the highest grade .950 pure silver, also from Peru. These pieces are expertly created by a small team of artisans who value and treasure their ancestors gifts of creation from the ancient past.
This Peruvian jewelry is not for the tourist trade, but rather for the discriminating buyer looking for true and authentic magnificence in their acquisitions.