`Tricia Kim, born in Korea in a year of the Dragon (Naga) designs jewelry. Nagicia.
The name, the jewelry and the designer herself are a unique product of influences, skills and talent.
Design studies in Paris and New York culminated in a post-graduate degree in Fine Arts and Sculpture and a decision to focus on jewelry. Apprenticed to an exclusive goldsmith in New York in the early 90s, Tricia deepened her understanding of the process of making fine jewelry until the desire to travel and seek inspiration drew her to Bali, India and Nepal.
Now, Nagicia pieces are hand-made on the gem-like island of Bali, where under Tricias expert guidance talented jewelers from all over Indonesia assemble to practice their traditional crafts.
Each piece is lovingly created with full attention to detail. Precious metals form clean lines. Minerals, carefully sourced all over the world present a mixture of raw and faceted stones. Ancient symbols find new expression.
Nagicia pieces resonate beauty and healing, giving pleasure on many levels.
Pleasure for all who see the jewelry and appreciate the beauty, wearer and admirers alike.
Pleasure for the bodies Nagicia adorns, as the wearers enhance their beauty and benefit from the healing properties of the stones and metals used to create powerful symbols.
A Treasure from the Island of the Gods.
Sirsak leaf ears in twilight
Sirsak leaf earring set in brass. (set in silver $230). As seen in OPRAH Magazine, Nov 2011. 5cm long (E8214)
$115
Large Paisley Ring in twilight
Sirsak set in Resin in Silver. ( set in Brass $180) 4x3cm
$360
Large Leaf Ring in green
Sirsak set in Resin in silver. (set in Brass $180) 4.5x3 cm
Ring in jungle boogie green
Oval Sirsak ring set in brass with Butterfuly motif. (set in silver $340) 3.5x2cm
$160
Large Paisley Ring
Real Sirsak leaf, Color Blush, set in Brass. (silver $360) 4x3cm top
$180
Large Round Sirsak Ring
Red Sirsak set in resin set in silver. (set in Brass $180) 3.5 dia
E_8215 Paisley earrings
Real Sirsak leaf set in Resin with hand-made brass chain drops. (silver $315) 4cm long
$156
Round Sirsak Pendant
Sirsak set in Brass, charcoal. (silver $170) 4cm dia
$85
B 83041 RGV
singular root cuff large, 8 cm wide. 18 rose gold vermeil on brass.
$288
B 8307
Hammered wings cuff. silver, brass, o/s
E 82061
2-tone butterfly earrings, silver and brass with cubic zirconia
$135
B 83071 onyx
Kupu kupu cuff in brass. o/w
$108
Sirsak Leaf in charcoal
pendant Resin set in Brass. (silver $170) 4.5 cm long
N-8504-KUPU-NECK
2-tone statement necklace, silver and brass. with cubic zirconia
R 8106CZ
dragongly wings ring with cubic zirconia, o/s silver
$72
B 8308
wings cuff in silver
$250
R 8104
hammered dome ring with carved butterfly. brass and silver. size 7.
$70
R 8102
simply beautiful butterfly ring with cubic zirconia. size 7. silver.
$100
E 82071
dragonfly wings ears with cubic zirconia, 2-tone silver and brass.
$65
N 8503
kupu kupu wings necklace with cubic zirconia, brass.
B 8303
original root bangle, sterling silver (brass $50)
$90
B 83031
solid root bangle, sterling silver w cubic zirconia
$80
B 83031-faux-gold
solid root bangle, brass w cubic zirconia. (brass w no stones sale $36)
$48
B 8304-root-cuff
singular root cuff, 3cm wide. sterling silver
$285
R 8108
root band, sterling silver, size 7
$35
E 8209
small root hoop earrings, sterling silver
$60
R 81081
root band w cubic zirconia, size 7, brass
$30
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$45
E 8212
root hoops, 5 cm dia., brass
$75
H 84081
la root pendant, brass w cubic zirconia.
N 8510
oval links chain w 7 small root links, silver & brass, 25" / 64 cm long.
N 8511
diamond links chain w 7 small root links, silver & brass, 25" / 64 cm long.
R 2136
tri-datu spinning ring, silver, brass or copper. size 7
$55
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NAMU | EXOTIC WOOD
SIRSAK | SOURSOP LEAF
ROOT
KUPU KUPU | BUTTERFLY
TRI-DATU | RATTAN
NAGA | DRAGON
BABY LOTUS PLONG
GOLD | ONE-OF-A-KIND
*NEW* BAMBU LAUT | WATER BAMBOO
NAMU
Inspired by her Korean heritage, Nagicia uses the soft sound of her mother tongue to name this collection of hand-carved hard wood.
Sourced in Sulawesi, one of the four Sunda islands in Indonesia, this variety of teak has the characteristic high density and rich texture that lends itself well to a smooth polishing process, producing a richly hued ebony, the name given to valuable and ornamental woods.
The settings, in brass and 18k rose gold vermeil (a technique of gilding gold to sterling silver by electrolysis , enhance the depth, texture and colours of the woods natural grain, skillfully brought to light by the carvers hands.
Ever mindful of adornment, each piece is shaped to be soft and rounded, reflecting light and molding the contours of the body.
SIRSAK - Natures Offering of Help and Hope
The leaf of the Graviola tree set in resin for you to wear -
A potent symbol of Mother Natures ability to provide for your every need.
The fruit, leaves, roots, bark and stems of this plant (also known as sour-sop), found in the ancient rain-forests of Indonesia and the Amazon have been used for centuries by native medicine men to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis.
Initial clinical tests showed extracts from this plant to contain powerful agents that :
- Act as broad spectrum anti-microbials against bacterial and fungal infections, intestinal parasites and worms
- Work to lower high blood pressure and alleviate depression, stress and other nervous disorders.
Further tests conducted in 1976 by The National Cancer Institute of The United Sates gave stunning results:
The Graviola's "leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells."
10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than commonly used chemotherapy drugs, this trees natural medicine selectively destroys cancer cells only, with no harmful side-effects for healthy cells.
The medicine and message of the sirsak (as it is known in Indonesia, home of Nagicia) are brought to light beautifully in the Kupu-Kupu collection.
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Twisting and turning themselves into circles, Nagicias Root Collection embodies an earthy, sensuous life-force.
Studded here and there with stones, this collection in brass and silver accentuates the beauty of the skin the roots twist and turn to reveal, suggesting a connection with the earth and its power to stimulate life.
Roots absorb energy from deeper sources in order to nourish, grounding and anchoring the beauty that blooms to meet the eye .
KUPU KUPU
Like delicate flowers in flight, Nagicias Kupu Kupu Collection skillfully captures the beauty of the butterfly in brass, silver and cubic zirconia.
Beginning its life as an earth-bound caterpillar, this creature works diligently during its brief life to build a protective covering , a place to retreat and undergo remarkable change. The time spent inside the chrysalis is when the beauty of both colour and form are forged. The subsequent struggle to emerge from this self-imposed captivity builds the tremendous strength required for flight. This unique life cycle has come to stand as a symbol for personal transformation and emotional maturity, and the freedom they bring.
Kupu- kupu means butterfly in Indonesian, and Nagicia has forged this collection in shimmering brass and silver, adorning cut out wing designs with sparkling cubic zirconia.
TRI DATU - Rattan The Wrap and The Weave
Grown and harvested in the vast and beautiful forests of Borneo, the palm species known as rattan is brought to Bali to form the basis and inspiration for this collection by Nagicia.
The colour variation of the rich, dark brown rattan is produced by a three day process of smoking, a traditional method of curing and preserving natural fibers.
Diligently hand-woven by craftspeople in Bali, the flexibility of this durable material evolves to become pieces that wrap elegantly around the wrist.
Single or multiple coils present distinctive clasps of resin encased sirsak leaf, or beaten balls in brass or copper.
Delicate charms from the Tri-Datu collection, again in copper and brass, are attached into the weave for a contemporary take on the traditional charm bracelet.
NAG A - Born into the year of the Dragon
A bolt of lightning The glowing orb we call the moon Light reflecting on the surface of water.
Silver.
The white, metallic luster of silver is brilliant. Matching extremely high optical reflectivity with total receptivity to polishing, the dazzling shine of silver has been the choice of jewelry makers and jewelry wearers for centuries.
Two and a half thousand years ago, Socrates, the Classical Greek Philosopher, credited as one of the founders of Western Philosophy, and often named the father of medicine asserted that that silver had beneficial healing and anti-disease properties. Before this, the Phoenicians are said to have stored water, wine, and vinegar in silver bottles to prevent spoiling. Naturally aseptic, evidence of silver and/or silver-alloy surgical and medical instruments has been found in early Roman and Egyptian civilizations. Contemporary use of silver medically includes wound dressings containing silver, increasing in importance due to the increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Nagicia uses highest quality sterling silver, the industry standard, an alloy containing a small percentage of copper to increase its durability. Anyone can wear silver, and for many it is the preferred precious metal for settings and individual pieces, as a better match for skin tone.
BABY LOTUS SYMBOL OF DIVINE BEAUTY AND PURITY
The lotus flower is found depicted in the ancient arts of many cultures, most prominently in Japanese, Chinese, Egyptian, Hindu and Buddhist histories.
Often occurring as part of a creation myth, the lotus represents the union of the four elements; earth, air, fire, and water. Each lotus flower reminds us of the interdependence of all things.
Rising from the most humble of beginnings with its roots deep in the mud, the strong stem grows up through the water to hold the scented flower high above the surface, where it opens its full beauty to the light of the sun.
These stages of growth mirror the development of the human soul; from materially focused existence through mind expanding experiences towards freedom.
