Polished and Burnt Silver Cuff Bracelet from Tikanchay
I was talking to a gentleman recently about Tikanchay and he was asking me exactly how handcrafted jewelry is different and special. I shared with him a few things that I would want anyone to know about our artisan jewelry. First of all, each and every necklace, bracelet, and ring is handcrafted and has a secret story to tell. The history of Peru’s culture and the part that artisans have played there is so deep and so rich and it is all expressed in the jewelry.
One of the reasons that artisan jewelry is the perfect gift for anyone is that it is some of the most beautiful handmade jewelry in the world, with skilled craftsmen working hard to make it meaningful. The beauty alone makes it desirable by women all over the globe. Add to that the fact that our handcrafted jewelry in particular is made with natural materials, many with symbolic significance and almost all of which are native to Peru, and each piece of jewelry has a special meaning. The craftsman who chooses the materials is inspired by the long history of jewelry making in Peru; she likely crafts her jewelry in a small workshop where her family has been passing these traditions from generation to generation.
I also told him that the silver that is used in all of our Peruvian jewelry is .950 sterling silver, so we are proud that these pieces will last a lifetime and can become family heirlooms. So, it’s not just traditions that get passed from generation to generation but the ultimate masterpieces, too. Since each piece is individually crafted, each is unique in character and is a wearable work of art. There are ancient traditions, distinctive materials, expert skill and imagination that are invested in each bracelet, necklace, pendant and pair of silver earrings in our collections.
