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Silver Jewelry That’s a Cut Above the Rest.

Elaine — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:21:44 +0000

A recent trip to the artisan markets of Peru had me pondering the question of how to share with you the ways that we distinguish ourselves here at Tikanchay. A tourist visiting these markets might at first glance conclude that our designs are ubiquitous, as the native materials we feature are, of course, on display all over the marketplace. And while part of our mission is to feature these beautiful materials and to support the very artisans displaying their wares, another part of our mission is to choose only the finest craftsmanship from the hundreds of artisans in the marketplace. Finding them requires more than just a keen eye. It also requires taking the time to wear these pieces, test them for our customers. You can’t imagine how many times a piece that appears to hang beautifully on a mannequin actually slips and slides on the neck of an active woman, making it unacceptable for our collection. Clasps and settings are considered and tested and return visits are made to gently tweak designs. We forge relationships with artisans and that is one of the reasons we can confidently guarantee the quality of the silver jewelry in the Tikanchay collection.

It’s all in the Details: Using Silver Jewelry to Express Your Style

Elaine — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:56:25 +0000

I was browsing through a magazine in a waiting room recently and a phrase caught my eye. In describing her wardrobe a woman used the term, “against a classic black palette” and I thought, “Yes! Yes!” That’s exactly how I go about dressing now that my days revolve around the Tikanchay silver jewelry collections. My wardrobe has become a backdrop for showcasing these treasures and black is often the color that does it justice. Now when I shop for clothing, I am concentrating not on patterns but on details such as texture and style: is this a soft knit or a crispy linen, a crew neck or mock turtleneck. And I’m reviewing in my mind the newest additions to our silver inventory: a new silver choker or a long handcrafted necklace, dangling pearl earrings or bright red huayruro posts, and how they will coordinate with the “palette” that my wardrobe has become. This relationship between the backdrop and the accentuated accessories is the art of fashion. How you do it is your own personal style, which reminds me of another relevant phrase: It’s all in the details.

Put Silver Jewelry Gifts at the Top of the List

Elaine — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:06:39 +0000

It’s November and a glance at my calendar makes clear just how few weeks there are left between now and Christmas. Between the children’s activities and work related events, the time will fly by, once again. Past promises of a “different” kind of Christmas holiday are reverberating in my head as I fantasize about quiet evenings by the fire, lulling Christmas music in the background and the relaxed enjoyment of other Holiday Cheer activities. If any of this sounds familiar to you, consider this: we have over 50 different designs of silver jewelry on our site with all the major style categories covered from Classic to Modern. We offer free shipping as well as several “special offers” to entice you. We have carefully hand chosen each design in the collection to ensure that all the handcrafted jewelry we offer is uncommon, well crafted and distinctive. Add to that the special story behind each piece and you can confidently click the mouse several times to finish off a good part of your Christmas list. We even offer a lovely travel pouch as gift wrap, so you can give two gifts in one! I love choosing these designs for you; I love wearing them myself and I can’t wait to hear how impressed your family and friends are with their gifts. While you are at it, why don’t you buy yourself something special to wear to your next Holiday event? Just wait until you experience the pleasure of Tikanchay, “the last thing you put on, the first thing people notice.”