"I'd describe my work as expressive. I enjoy extroverted designs. It's a wonderful form of self expression and time just flies when I'm working."

"I was born in Lima on November 2, 1969," says jeweler Marianela Vargas Balarezo. "I learned my art through private classes and workshops, but from the time I was a child I loved jewelry. I always felt a special need to make my own pieces. I went through a period when my health was a problem and, while I recovered, I looked for something to pass the time. It seemed like a good idea to do something I liked while learning something new. One day when I was out for a walk, I noticed a place that offered ...

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