earthy jewelry

Heaven has blessed Earth with an exquisite gemstone associated with purity, hope and truth. The gorgeous opal jewel crowning Harshita Sharma's sterling silver single stone ring exudes a celestial vibe enriched by India's luxurious jewellery arts.

Earth and ocean energies form the natural balance that makes this world beautiful. Inspired by the elements that surround every corner of this planet, designer Shivani Choudhary creates a set of two single stone rings embellished with traditional details. Crafted by Indian artisans, each sterling silver accessory comes with unique jewels: one with a natural garnet stone and the other with a cultured pearl.

The grace of the ancient Balinese gods gives life to a mythical dragon called Basuki, who comes to earth in times of chaos to protect humanity from evil forces. This magnificent creature is now the inspiration for artisan Nyoman Ariawan, who puts her jewellery expertise into practise to create a sturdy sterling silver chain bracelet with traditional details. The centrepieces are Basuki dragon pendants joined by a ring, creating a captivating illusion in the design.

Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub gathers mystical grace within the details that compose this wristband bracelet. After adding brass replicas of the legendary Chinese coin, believed to bring wealth and success according to Feng Shui practises, Tirapha completes the accessory with a palette of warm earth tones, harmonizing it with rain tree wood and glass beads in the clasps.

Thai artisan Passaramon creates a refined design drawing inspiration from traditional themes and the famous saying "less is more." After choosing high-quality leather, the artisan starts a long process that finishes in a superb bracelet with little sterling silver rings in polished finish, a dark brown cord and a handy stainless steel hook clasp for easy use.

A faceted seven-carat smoky topaz jewel attracts powerful energies to a luxurious accessory. Presented by Parul, this sterling silver domed ring is crafted by Indian artisans using traditional techniques that allow the piece to have that classic aura enhanced by intricate motifs, all in a polished finish for a sophisticated look.

A brown leather braid forms a splendid design directly from Thailand. Crafted by master artisan Passaramon, this elegant bracelet features little sterling silver rings for a traditional and bohemian look, finishing in a handy stainless steel hook clasp that allows you to wear it in all its glory.

Ancient legends told about deities taking the shape of peacocks to visit and wander Earth, displaying ethereal beauty, just like Ayu Ary's newest design. Directly from Bali, these drop earrings feature peacock-shaped bone carvings in a lustrous ivory hue, accented with floral and traditional sterling silver details and faceted garnet gems, known for symbolizing passion and romance.

The blessing of the ancient Balinese gods gives life to a mythical dragon called Basuki, who comes to earth in times of trouble to protect humanity from evil forces. This glorious creature is now the inspiration for artisan Nyoman Ariawan, who puts her metalwork expertise into practise to create a dapper sterling silver chain bracelet with traditional motifs. The centrepiece is a Basuki dragon pendant joined to a ring, creating a fascinating illusion in the design.

[The primary image featured here shows the backside of this unique World Peace Project pendant; see the front view in the alternative photos, where the pendant symbolizes a peaceful, simple, clean earth.] "The centre of this pendant symbolizes the world, surrounded by a chain that symbolizes the world's peoples holding on to each other and being connected. On the reverse side, diverse religious symbols speak to the need for inclusion, regardless of identifiers," the artist explains.

"If humans want to live peacefully and sustainably, world peace is essential," explains artisan Nyoman Ariawan. "To create a peaceful world, all countries must work together to make advancements that benefit all humans, regardless of their origin. I hope that all countries respect each other and maintain world peace. Global problems can be solved through dialogue and respect for applicable international law, without war.

"To attain peace, humanity needs to show its heart," says the artisan, who crafts this sterling silver pendant necklace in Denpasar, incorporating traditional Balinese motifs throughout the design, with a Celtic pattern on the Borobudur chain that symbolizes the close human bond, and a heart-shaped pendant with a hammered finish, that on the reverse side incorporates the symbology of diverse religions, all beating together in this heart, living in harmony side-by-side-among -- symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, and Sikhism, which spread in the world but here live together in peace.