mexican hummingbird

If there is one thing that distinguishes the hummingbird from the rest of the avian kingdom, it is the rapidity with which their wings move--about 70 times per second while in flight. Katherine Satizabal in Mexico captures the kinetic energy of the tiny birds in this wonderful necklace. Crafted from sterling silver, the hummingbird pendant features wings that can actually move. The pendant centres a sterling rolo chain. The artisan signs her pieces with 'NASAKA', representing the initials of Katherine Satizabal Narváez.

Named with the Nahuatl word for hummingbird, this necklace by Rosa Rojo reveals the importance of this little creature to Aztec and other indigenous cultures. The design is based on depictions from Mexico's pre-Hispanic codices, reinterpreted in gleaming sterling silver.

Distinctly different, this jewellery set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centres the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

A sterling silver hummingbird pendant necklace shows the bird landing on an imaginary perch, its wings and feet tucked in, with a smooth head and beak and textured body. The pendant hangs from a sterling silver snake chain. Mexican artisan Kunio Takeda handcrafts this pendant necklace inspired by her love of nature.

Under a golden amber sun, a lucky hummingbird finds rich nectar in a rhodochrosite rose in a necklace of vintage Mexican elegance. Flora María designs and crafts the sterling silver necklace featuring leafy accents near the clasp and an oxidized finish for an aged effect.

Ethereal hummingbird pendants dangle from these precious creations made by the talented hands of Alejandra Torres from Mexico. The artist reunites vibrant stones in a jewellery set made of sterling silver, including a beaded pendant necklace ornamented with citrine and agate jewels and a pair of dangle earrings featuring citrine gems in all their shiny splendor.

An ancient Maya legend tells how the gods gave a specific mission to each being they created. But they realized none had been chosen to carry thoughts and desires from one place to another," says Rosa Padillas of Rosa Roja. "So they carved a small piece of jade into a a slender arrowhead, and it became a beautiful hummingbird with iridescent feathers — the x ts'unu'um. Its mission was to carry good thoughts to all human beings, even those who had died.

"Today, if a hummingbird appears in front of you, it is delivering a message of love from someone who is thinking of you. And if we wear the image of a hummingbird, we carry good thoughts and desires to others.

"The hummingbird legend says that we can fly to the six cardinal points of the universe, therefore the hummingbird is the ideal link to transmit thoughts of love, of respect, tolerance and peace to all creatures on the planet."

The talented Mexican artisan reinterprets the legend as a necklace of dramatic beauty. She creates a hummingbird pendant in the pre-Hispanic style, and adds an agate geode representing the hummingbird's nest. It poses on a strand of gray cultured pearls.

Symbolizing timeless joy, hummingbirds inspire Alon Diller to design this charming pendant. It is crafted by hand with silver featuring a polished finish with oxidized contrasts to mark the feathers. The necklace features a sterling silver chain.