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Elongated cultured pearls and garnet ovals set in 18k gold make these drop earrings eye-catching and beautiful. These earrings are designed and hand crafted by artisan Mary Geluda of Brazil, who says about the inspiration for her art: “I was a singer of Medieval and Renaissance melodies, and I was able to absorb naturally all the refinement, elegance, and delicacy of the poetic universe through my contact with erudite music. This definitely has influenced my jewelry collections.”

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.

This beautifully original necklace design is from Thai artisan Angels. She forms a square knot from woven sterling silver ball chain with a polished finish, and adorns the ends of the "ropes" with cultured freshwater pearls.

.925 Sterling silver

Clustering in a beautiful bracelet, pearl hemispheres suggest many moons. Neeru Goel encases the gentle gems in smooth silver settings. The original and modern design illuminates any wardrobe.

.925 Sterling silver

Saranarat's design is captivating. Combining white pearls with amethysts, she designs an elegant long necklace with a lavish pendant. The beautiful necklace is crafted by hand with 24k gold plated sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Faceted amethysts nestle contentedly amid lavish tendrils on a Maltese cross. Crafted by hand, this beautiful necklace by Kadek Hendra showcases 2 gemstone carats. A cultured freshwater pearl graces the chain's end.

.925 Sterling silver

Adorned by sterling frangipani blossoms, this bracelet is the creation of Buana in Bali. Crowning ornate silver settings, amethysts totaling 6 carats glow like mystical dewdrops. Complementing the gems are cultured pearls in natural black, with iridescent green highlights.

.925 Sterling silver