Sterling Silver and Purple Amethyst Pendant Necklace, 'Mystical Petal'
Price: $49.95

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. As the solitary petal of a mystical bloom, amethyst promotes spiritual wisdom. Khun Boom selects the beautiful gem to center a sterling silver chain with 10 gemstone carats of natural elegance. .925 Sterling silver Artisan Info: "My name is Sirilak Samanasak, better known by my nickname Boom. I have a passion for life, art and jewelry. I was born in 1979 and grew up in Chiang Mai. My mom is a nurse and I have a younger sister. My parents divorced when I was five and my father passed away when I was 12. I started working at a young age as my mom had loans to deal with due to the fact that she had to provide for my sister and me, and put us through school. I am very thankful for this, as it gave me a lot of experience and made me a better person for it. I am so appreciative of my mother for her support, her strong heart and soul, and for her taking such good care of us through our childhood. At times I miss my father, but through all this I have realized that no matter what happens, your family will be there for you to give you all the support and love you need. "Being born into the varied and abundant culture of Chiang Mai, I was exposed to the world of traditional art and the customs from China and Southeast Asia.