Dove of Peace Silver Bird Necklace by Bo Lopez & Rikki Viera


Item Number: 212

Time Left: 7d 4h

Leading Bidder: mpc303f57b

Leading Bid: $200

Next Minimum Bid: $220

Value: $700

Online Close: Apr 26, 2025 10:00 PM MDT

Bid History: 1 bid



Description

Silver Bird Necklace by Bo Lopez & Rikki Viera. Dove of peace with turquoise and sky colored beads. 


Adjustable length: 19" to 26"


 


About Bo Lopez
Bo Lopez is a master jeweler and hand-engraver from Santa Fe, New Mexico, carrying forward a rich legacy of artistry.

Raised in a family of renowned artists, he began silversmithing at age eleven under the guidance of his father, Spanish Colonial artist Ramón José López. Over decades, Bo has refined his craft, blending techniques with intricate hand engraving to create timeless, heirloo, quality pieces.


With deep reverence for his heritage and the natural world, Bo's work embodies both precision and soul. He is honored to donate these handcrafted pieces in support of Arts & Sciences, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and community.


About Rikki Vieira
Rikki Vieira was born in Cairns, tropical North Queensland, Australia in 1988. In 2008 Rikki made the move to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she now resides. Rikki has enjoyed more than five years collaboration with her partner and award winning silversmith, Bo Lopez. In jewelry making, her notable talent is expressed in the areas of creative design and beadwork. Passionately devoted to exploring different dimensions of artistic expression, in addition to jewelry, Rikki has excelled in both advanced traditional hand-building Pueblo pottery and photography at the Santa Fe Community College. She has also studied under acclaimed Santa Fe beadwork artist, Nance Lopez.


Rikki is an intuitive artist and designer who is adept at conveying her joyful inspirations from the heart into tangible form for others to enjoy. Her philosophy is based on the intention to share effervescent joy, beauty and abundance. Hallmarks inclusive in her work are the essences of nature, discovery and exploration.


A passion for nature and the exquisite symbolism it imparts fuels Rikki’s abundant creative inspiration. She is also continually inspired by Bo and his endlessly creative family.

Special Instructions

Generously donated by a Unicorn and Stargazer Family.

Donated by

Nance Lopez