Precious silver at Yanvan Gallery

Precious silver at Yanvan Gallery

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Yanvan Gallery has become a can't-miss destination for
visitors to Ubud, Bali, with an interest in quality silver
jewelry.

Visitors to the gallery on Jl. Monkey Forest will find silver
rings, bracelets, necklaces, photo frames, pens, nail files,
letter openers and other items.

The gallery stands out from the other buildings on the busy
street near Ubud Market with its red facade. The outside of the
gallery is done in typical Balinese style, but the interior
features an art-deco design.

Yanvan Gallery is known for the classical designs of its
silver handicrafts.

"We sell jewelry and other merchandise at reasonable prices,"
said Natalia Puspita, the gallery's owner.

Prices range from Rp 35,000 (US$3.60) for a silver ring to Rp
2 million ($206) for a silver necklace or bracelet with precious
stones.

The gallery was established by Natalia's Dutch husband, Jan
Van Schaik, 35 years ago.

While living in Bali, Van Schaik discovered that rubber and
silver made a beautiful combination. He then added semiprecious
stones such as garnets, pearls, black onyx, moonstones,
carnelians, turquoise, blue sapphires and peridots to his
creations.

The items sold at the gallery are created by Van Schaik, who
is assisted by Balinese and Javanese silversmiths.

Yanvan Gallery

Jl. Monkey Forest

Ubud, Bali