I first discovered the NOVICA store a few years ago and since then I have been a fan and faithful follower of this amazing store and visit it quite often. As a matter of fact, it is the first store I visit when I am looking for a gift that is unique and out of the ordinary…NOVICA has one of the most extensive catalogs of one of a kind gifts for the home, jewelry, women, men…You name it!
I am personally a big fan of their jewelry and I have a created a few curator boards to make a collection using my favorite pieces…I love this feature!
The great thing about NOVICA, is not only the amazing selection of handcrafted items in their catalog, but the fact that they bring together people like yours truly that are looking for these artisanal pieces and their creators, so NOVICA is a great gateway for these artisans and through their website I can find all these unique treasures from all over the world!
Beautiful, handcrafted jewelry
While I love and ordered many different products from NOVICA, my favorite category is silver jewelry and I order some pieces every couple of months to add to my collection and I have always been very happy with my purchases. My last acquisition was a gorgeous pendant.
Hand Crafted Sterling Silver and Lapis Prayer Box Pendant, ‘Calmness’
I was browsing the NOVICA catalog when I came crossed this piece and fell in love with it.
The piece by Indian artisan Bhavesh, features a beautifully crafted cylindrical sterling silver pendant with intricate details including traditional rawa or beadwork, with curled wire and braided motifs, this pendant is unlike anything I own so far.
The pendant has a deep blue lapis lazuli cabochon in the front. The tiny prayer box can be opened to tuck a tiny note, lock of hair or other memento…You can probably even add some scent oil in it if you fancy that type of things.
I love the looks and the idea of using it as a little treasure box. These would make an excellent gift to a loved one. You do not need to use it as a prayer box, and you can actually use it as a message box and add a tiny note saying how much you love and appreciate someone or even add encouragement notes to someone going through a rough patch.
Or add nothing and simply wear it as a pendant, the fact is that no matter how you decide to wear it, the pendant is beautiful and made with great craftsmanship and attention to details. This is one of my favorite all time NOVICA finds!’
The pendant came directly from India which is where the artisan is from. Shipping is really inexpensive, as I paid just $3.55 for shipping…It is coming all the way from India! And it took just a few days, to arrive!
Win it:
Just in time for Valentine’s day, NOVICA, has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader he chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate.
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i really like the Set of 6 Recycled Hand Blown Aqua Wine Glasses from Mexico, ‘Elegant Aqua Swirl’. I like the beauty of these pieces.
I would love to buy the Glistening Elephants Marcasite and Garnet Elephant Button Earrings from Thailand. They are gorgeous. I love the intricate detail. Novica has so many unique items.
Novica has so much to select. The Jawadwipa legacy three cotton bags would be great as gifts. The second item I would purchase is the palm fronds short silk robe. There are no wrong choices with Novica.
I love the sculpture that Novica offers, especially the West african or the Asian. One of my favorites is “Handcrafted Indonesian Wood Sculpture, ‘Thinking of You'” That one is really gorgeous! They just have so many beautiful things!
I would love to get one of the hand woven scarves. They are all so beautiful! I think that this is a great company. I have ordered from them before and I love the cute little hand written thank you cards that come from the artists!
Novica has so many beautiful and unique items! I really like the Sterling Silver and Onyx Cocktail Ring, ‘Majesty Halo’ So Pretty.
They have beautiful jewelry. I would really like to have the Hand Crafted Brass and Jasper Bracelet from Thailand, ‘Joy’ — love it.
I would get a piece of jewlery but not sure what I love the handmade stuff it just means more.
Novica has beautiful jewelry for men and women. I would love to get the Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Heart Bracelet, ‘Loyal Love’. This bracelet would be a great valentines gift.
I really like this necklace; Sterling Silver Ganesha Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord, ‘Meditating Ganesha’
I love the Indian Floral Marble Inlay Jewelry Box, ‘Floral World Heritage’. Everything on this site is beautiful.
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I would absolutely love their recycled auto parts chess board. My husband and son would have so much fun playing on that board with those cool pieces. It is so unique!
I would buy Handmade Alpaca Wool Patterned Gloves, ‘Diamond of the Andes’.
I would love to buy the Fair Trade Thai Jewelry Sterling Silver Ring, ‘Elephant Rose’ for myself, and the Fair Trade Thai Jewelry Sterling Silver Ring, ‘Elephant Heart’ for my sister. We all love elephants 🙂
Thank You for the chance!
I’d buy a sweater for my grandma to wear! I’ve ordered from this brand before and love the variety of products. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
I would love to buy theSterling Silver Elephant Bracelet, ‘Family Love’. I always loved to visir the zoo to visit the eiephants. So this would be perfect for me.
I like the 950 Silver Cuff Bracelet, ‘Astral Signs’ bracelet. I love silver and would love a new bracelet. I have several necklaces.
I would get the Filigree Kitten. I’ve always loved cats, having a few of my own. Also, I am in need of some jewelry so this would be a nice addition.
i like it all
I would love to get the Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box with Nazca Motif from Peru, ‘Nazca Chamber’. I love the color of the wood & the design. Its also very roomy! Just beautiful !
I love the silver Filigree Elephant pendant! I would love to wear that. I love NOVICA! Been a customer and fan for years.
I would get the pearl aquamarine quartz earrings. I think they are such a pretty color and have a nice natural element to them. Great for all seasons too.
I love love Tunics! And I am nothing but an aging hippie, always will be one. I LOVE ethnic clothing and there are a lot I would want from Novica. I love the boho chic tunic top, cotton… in the peach color. And the cotton/silk blend chanderi one. OH the Artisan crafted purple cotton one.. oh yes.
I would buy the Brown Thai Universe Cotton shoulder bag with my gift card. I love Elephants and collect anything Elephant. Novica has many beautiful items, it’s hard to choose.
I really like Novica, but I’m especially fond of their jewelry. I’m not sure what I would buy but I think it would be either the Amethyst and Silver Cocktail Ring, ‘Orbit’ or Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli from India, ‘Royal Blue Glow. I love how unique all the jewelry on the site is.
i love the Handcrafted Sterling Silver Tree Pendant Necklace. it’s so pretty! the detail is beautiful! i would wear it all the time! 🙂
I love the Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase, ‘Carnival Confetti’ vase.
I love Carnelian and garnet. There are so many creative things using those gems, I am not sure which I would choose. I do like the Artisan Crafted Prayer Box Necklace in Silver with Garnet. I think that may be what I would choose. 🙂 Thank you.
I absolutely love the White Beaded A-Line Dress with Sequins and Ruffles, ‘Golden’! It is very beautiful and would be perfect for my upcomibg anniversary trip. Thank you for the chance!
I would buy the Talavera Ceramic Mugs Set. Love it!
I would buy the Talavera Ceramic Mugs Set. Love it!
I would love the Fair Trade Sterling Silver Single Stone Moonstone Ring, ‘India Fortune’. I’ve ordered gifts from Novica several times and have always been really pleased. They have lovely, unique items.
Novica has the most beautiful things! I just love browsing their site. If I were to win, I would buy the Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Gemstone Charm Necklace, ‘Heartfelt Love’. I love heart necklaces and this one is just so pretty!
I would love to get the Tropical Fern Forest robe
First I would like to say that NOVICA store has so much to offer it makes it hard not to want a ton of things! I found crosses & picture frames that I will probably purchase in the near future. I overall love the Mexican Green Blue 8 oz Rock Glasses Hand Blown Set of 6, ‘Aurora Tapatia’ the most and would love to win the GC to purchase them!
I would get the pearl aquamarine quartz earrings. I think they are such a pretty color and have a nice natural element to them
I love NOVICA and have a mile long wish list. I’m really into candles lately and love the Embossed Burning Passion candle.
My birthday is in just a couple of weeks, so I would love to treat myself to a new amethyst birthstone ring.
I would probably get the Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box, ‘Sea Turtle’. I love sea turtles and this would be great to hold some of my most valuable jewelry. I also like the Turtle in Moonlight necklace to go with the jewelry box.
There are so many lovely things at Novica! The first place I went was scarves. I love the Hand Made Floral Silk Batik Scarf, ‘Royal Java Green’. I also love the Handcrafted Colonial Leather Wood Accent Trunk and Storage, ‘Tradition’.
I have always loved the items that NOVICA carries! I’d love to get the ‘Purple Light Rays’
Silver Plated Amethyst Pendant Necklace from Brazil. Both of my kids are born in Feb and have the amethyst as their birthstone.
They have such unique gifts! I like the Cotton Blend Fashion Pullover Sweater. It looks so soft & comfy!