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This petite jewelry box from Mexico's Ana Maria Gonzalez features traditional Mexican folk art on its lid and sides. Perfect for storing earrings or rings, the pine wood box is decorated using decoupage techniques. The hinged lid lifts to reveal 9 small compartments within.

The Karen hill tribe artisans from Thailand are known for making jewelry unique to their corner of the world. Artisan Napapat comments that their works are "...very creative and beautiful, but also distinctly Thai: their methods unchanged from mother to daughter." Here she presents a hand braided ebony colored cord bracelet with a barrel-shaped silver tube flanked on each side by two beads; the detailing of the tube's filigree motif and the bead's decorations is further enhanced by the combination finish of the metal. The sliding knot closure makes it easy to adjust the bracelet so that the fit will always be perfect.

A dove soars through the open air, symbolizing the ideal combination of peace and liberty. Nyoman Rena crafts an original jewelry design, incorporating onyx and sterling silver with leather.

.925 sterling silver

For the World Peace Project, inspired by the beauty of the lotus flower and its spiritual significance, Bali's Wayan Karang explains his intent in designing these exquisite drop earrings.

"Lotus is a flower that can grow on the surface of the water yet requires mud to grow with beautiful flowers and leaves that grow wide. The lotus flower is considered a symbol of purity and transcendence, as well as spiritual purification and liberation. Transcendence itself means divine awareness or vertical human consciousness, not only religiously but in any sense that transcends human reason.

"The lotus is beautiful and clean, even though it grows in a muddy environment," he continues. "By being linked to the philosophy of life, where humans have been created perfectly by God so that they must develop to a better life goal even though sometimes they are surrounded by hatred and negativity. Lotus has the meaning of peace and purity, which is often used as a symbol of the flower of peace. So with that, I raised the concept of the lotus flower into the form of jewellery. My hope is that humans can become like lotus flowers, aware of the perfection that has been bestowed by God, and can create positive things.

The 22k gold-plated earrings feature cabochons of luminous rainbow moonstone.

Designed by Guatemalan artisan Jorge Lopez, this beautiful pendant necklace is made from adjustable black cotton cord and features a flying dove etched into natural dark green jade. The dreamy necklace is perfect for a gift.

Inspired by birds taking flight, Dewa Arimbawa handcrafts these stylish Balinese earrings. Intricate wings of sterling silver soar polished hooks, their plumage forming graceful shapes. This pair is perfect for the free spirit or the nature lover.

Perfect for an urban outing, this long necklace features the radiance of agate. Tina Quaye strings the faceted beads into a design to showcase their natural colors. "Its rich colors are fit for royalty," she says.

Carolina Quiroa from Guatemala designs this dreamy sterling silver necklace with a pendant that features the word 'hope' next to a bezel-set, natural apple green jade. This inspirational necklace is the perfect reminder to always have hope.

Indian artisans handcraft these sterling silver anklets, perfect for those calm summer afternoons. Presented by Bhavesh, each item features a little peace charm in a high polish finish. On top of that, the accessory has a box chain for an elegant vibe.

The June birthstone, a perfect white pearl nestles amid sterling petals. Bali's Nyoman Rena crafts a rose to crown a beautiful silver ring. The braided band adds a touch of elegance.

This design features the flower and gemstone for June.

.925 Sterling silver

Adorning the neck on a length of adjustable cotton cord, this striking necklace from Guatemala is the perfect accessory for men and women. Ruben and Gilda Perez carve a ring of black jade, centered by a light green disc at the center and accentuated by a green bead just above.

Ebony-hued cords, braided by hand, are accented with petite beads of 950 silver that have been hand-stamped by Karen hill tribe artisans. This casual style unisex bracelet from Thai artisan Napapat features a silver peace symbol charm. The bracelet's length can be adjusted for a perfect fit with the sliding knot.