Daniella Baltodano

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I'm a jewelry artisan. With each new design, I seek innovation through a creative process that lets me express my feelings in an explosive way. I convey them through silver and gemstones with the idea of pleasing everyone who sees them.

I was born in San José on a winter day in January. In college, I majored in biology and architecture, and worked as an architect for four years. But later, I became fascinated by the wonderful world of jewelry when there was no work to be had in architecture. I originally wanted to study painting, but the class was full so I signed up for silverwork.

"I suppose my style arises from my eight years in architecture. I tried to recover some of my biology studies and began incorporating textures and shapes from the forest. When my husband and I go for walks in the woods, we find tons of treasures along the way. I take them home, where I have my workshop, and try to use these images in my designs. I like to see everything perfectly aligned on an axis.

"For me, simplicity is a part of sophistication. In my family, we've always been very minimalist in our clothing and home décor, so I like my jewelry to be more of a detail than a declaration. My designs have to be delicate and embellish a person and her clothing. I want the wearer to identify in some way with their shapes and colors."

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NOVICA was started with a dream to create a better world for artisans, because a better world for artisans is a better world for all.

Along the way, the founders of NOVICA discovered something very important - as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them.

Your purchases are that powerful. They directly and indirectly provide for education, help with health care, fund basic needs, support children, preserve disappearing arts, and of course, spread happiness around the world.

The founders of NOVICA had a vision of the future that is not one of mega factories producing cookie cutter products for all to cheaply consume. Instead, a bright future that celebrates artisans who take the time to create an item by hand. A future where time is protected, where stories are told, where unique details are honored. Love, respect, inclusiveness become driving force.

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