peace symbol

Working in sterling silver, Nyoman Ariawan crafts a lovely necklace. The pendant takes the form of a peace symbol with the textures of natural bamboo, and a naga chain completes the necklace.

Thailand's Jantana wants to spread a message of peace around the world with this sterling silver pendant necklace ornamented with a combination finish. With our planet as the central piece, the final touch is in a little peace symbol that rests on top of the design, adding a special meaning to the item.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collabouration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honour of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

jewellery artisan Bhavesh, in India, created this pendant necklace to carry with it a symbolic message of world peace. "The pink tourmaline strings encourage peace and understanding, representing peace and harmony between mankind," he explains. Modeling humanity's peaceful coexistence, he embellished this unique sterling silver design with cultured pearls, pink tourmaline beads and faceted cubic zirconia stones.

He explains that the pearls are symbolic of innocence and faith, enhancing harmony between people, while the pendant's pink tourmalines, being symbols of humanity, encourage sympathy and understanding. Comprising the pendant's dome, cubic zirconia stones are believed to help keep selfishness and negative emotions at bay.

Thai artisan Jantana handcrafts a sterling silver creation carrying a message of harmony for these fast-paced times. This gorgeous necklace features a pendant in a brushed satin finish with a globe, a heart and a peace symbol joined in a tender design.

On a length of gleaming box chain, the iconic peace symbol is crafted in sterling silver to bring a meditative vibe wherever it goes. Sarote Lochotinunt of Thailand presents this pendant necklace, working alongside his wife to realize his designs.

Bring peace wherever you go with this pendant necklace from Thailand. Crafted of ceramic, the pendant takes the form of a peace symbol, painted by hand with black lines over a white body. Napat Chotpruekchookul of Thailand designs this accessory, circling the neck with adjustable cotton cord.

Bring peace wherever you go with this pendant necklace from Thailand. Crafted of ceramic, the pendant takes the form of a peace symbol, painted by hand with white lines over a black body. Napat Chotpruekchookul of Thailand designs this accessory, circling the neck with adjustable cotton cord.

Crafted from sterling silver bathed in 14k rose gold, a peace symbol forms the pendant of this necklace from Thailand. Pornsit Mayuraks creates this necklace, which circles the neck with sterling cable chain. A rose gold plated heart charm dangles from the chain.

Express your inner flower child with this pendant necklace from Thailand. Crafted of ceramic, the pendant takes the form of a peace symbol, painted by hand with colorful floral motifs. Napat Chotpruekchookul of Thailand designs this accessory, circling the neck with adjustable cotton cord.

Bring a starry beauty everywhere you go with this pendant necklace from Thailand. Crafted of ceramic, the pendant takes the form of a peace symbol, painted by hand with colorful star motifs. Napat Chotpruekchookul of Thailand designs this accessory, circling the neck with adjustable cotton cord.

Members of the Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Association find a new take on a symbol originating in 1958. Crafted of silver, the pendant depicts the peace symbol so popular in the 1960s and '70s, and they add a heart, an olive branch and a creamy cultured pearl.

"We're inspired by what we're living today, and this made me think that we need to be united to create a better world and united to achieve peace," the Guatemalan artisan says. "This pendant represents the strength of union needed for us to achieve, together, the victory of peace. This image was designed for one of the first marches for Nuclear Disarmament in London, and later became widely used as a symbol for peace."

She displays the pendant on a brown leather cord.