creative jewelry

Offset by rustic wood, the rainbow moonstone on Buana's pendant necklace glows beautifully. The Balinese artisan uses sawo wood to create the pendant, centering a hand carved floral motif with the rainbow moonstone. Sterling silver accents and a sterling silver rolo chain finish the necklace with plenty of shine.

Surrounded by rustic wood, a column of amethyst gemstones sparkle on Buana's beautiful pendant necklace. The Balinese artisan uses sawo wood to create the pendant, accenting the wood with six amethyst gems in bezel settings. Sterling silver accents and a sterling silver rolo chain finish the necklace with plenty of shine.

Shimmering flowers balance graphic line work and rustic wood on Buana's pretty pendant necklace. The Balinese artisan uses sterling silver and sawo wood to create the pendant, hand carving the wood with bold patterns. Sterling silver accents and a sterling silver rolo chain finish the necklace with plenty of shine.

Surrounded by hand carved flowers, the iridescent gemstone on Buana's pendant necklace makes a pretty focal point. The Balinese artisan uses sawo wood to create the pendant, centering the floral motif with a smooth rainbow moonstone. Sterling silver accents and a sterling silver rolo chain finish the necklace with plenty of shine.

Crawling up an adjustable length of cotton cord, a Balinese gecko is hand-carved of sawo wood in this charming pendant necklace. It is crafted by Made Sumerta, a member of the Bhakti Senang Hati association that provides work for local artisans with disabilities.

"I've seen many storms in my life, but I'm no longer blaming myself or my limited physical abilities," the artisan says. "As a child, I suffered poliomyelitis, which weakened my legs and I can't go anywhere myself. But I can create something useful and beautiful with my own two hands."