beautiful jewelry

From artisan Yan Fredy Bolivia in Peru, these stud earrings are a classic. Natural dark grey cultured freshwater pearls are set on sterling silver posts to create the simple but elegant studs.

Ornate medallions of sterling silver filigree link to form a romantic necklace with floral inspiration. Crafted by hand in Thailand, Michael Krainer's original design boasts natural carnelian jewels that exude intense and fiery hues.

Jet black onyx stones dangle on strands of sterling silver. Designed by artisan Made Sugi, these chandelier earrings are an eye-catching accessory and will add an elegant touch to any style.

This magnificent hand-crafted statement necklace is designed by Tishita Jain with the allure of oceanic colors and geometric shapes. A row of smooth rounded beads of calcite in different sizes forms the basic structure of the necklace, with glimmering beads of sterling silver acting as spacers between each sea blue stone. The central pendant features a cascade of round and square calcite gems linked by silver. The overall appearance is bold and eye-catching without being gaudy, blending beautifully with any number of outfits.

Combining the luxurious gleam of metal with the dazzling properties of gemstones, Nyoman Ariawan creates these stunning earrings. Sterling silver half-hoops are plated in alluring 18k rose gold and given a hammered finish. The pair is set with yellow citrines.

Framed against long teardrops of brushed-satin sterling silver, faceted lapis lazuli gemstones are beautiful. Thai artisan Somsiri Juntamin creates these dangle earrings, which are completed with petite lengths of sterling ball chain.

Beads of natural blue apatite alternate with lustrous white pearls in this delicate and radiant pair of sterling silver dangle earrings. Matta of Thailand presents this beautiful pair of earrings perfect for any outfit.

Verdant forests inspire stylish allure in this beautiful necklace designed by Shubhra Singh of India. Sterling silver leafy elements are adorned with dazzling peridot gems, making this perfect for an evening look. A single serpentine pendant dances below.

Evening mist inspires the graceful allure of this beautiful necklace designed by Shubhra Singh. A striking mixture of sterling silver and faceted smoky quartz illuminates the neckline while supporting a peach moonstone teardrop pendant. Allow this statement necklace to cast a spell of elegance to your evening look.

A serene light calls for truth and loyalty, beautifully crowning Balinese artisan Kadek Aridyah's newest creation. With faceted blue topaz stones in a triangle shape adorning the top of these dangle earrings, the accessories are completed with sterling silver. The metal—in a high-polish finish—is used to craft elegant chains and intricate pendants, whose windy details form modern and minimalist nest motifs, dazzlingly shining while displaying your sophisticated side.

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.

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 collaboration. 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 honor 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.