Sofio Gongli Georgian Minankari Minanqari Cloisonné Enamel Sterling Silver Parrots Palm Tree Branches Bracelet Handmade Artisan Jewelry - Etsy

This is a bracelet made by Sopho Gongliashvili (brand name - Sofio Gongli) of Georgia. Georgia is a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia that's home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It's famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town. Sopho makes jewelry in ancient Georgian cloisonne enamel technique called Minankari (Minanqari). Every piece is completely handmade and therefore unique and an art object. Her pieces are scarce, are stocked exclusively by high-end jewelry boutiques, and new collections sell out immediately. All rings and bracelets are made of sterling silver (some gold plated) and enamel, and are size-adjustable. This bracelet depicts 2 parrots on a green palm tree branches background. Top is 2 7/8" long and 2.5" wide at the widest Signed: S.G. This listing is for the Parrots bracelet only. I have several other pieces by Sofio Gongli listed separately.