Amethyst pendant necklace, 'Mystic Dreamer'
Price: $97.95

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. Shubhra Singh designs a necklace that glistens with sterling splendor. Amethysts adorn the majestic pendant with approximately 4 carats. According to gemstone lore, amethyst is a dream stone believed to bring pleasant dreams. .925 Sterling silver Artisan Info: "Hello, I am Shubhra Singh and I was born in Bihar. While studying for a BSc in Physics, I also took a three-year diploma course in fine arts. Music and art have always fascinated me and while growing up, I used to paint a lot and I also enjoyed music. I remember when my aunt gave me an old sitar. I was 20 years old at the time, and I was so exited to own such priceless piece that I immediately started to learn how to play it. I was very quiet among friends and most of the time I spent my time with my brother, who also had a common interest in music. He used to enjoy playing violin while I played sitar - we had such fun! "As I grew up, I decided to do something more substantial for my career. I took up web designing after doing an MBA, then I worked for an IT company for a year. Though this work was interesting, somehow I was not satisfied inside. I wanted to do something of my own, free from any ties. Then one day, I thought to myself why not use my creativity to design jewelry. This idea motivated me take a two-year