delicate jewelry

Bali's Made Wardika hand carves a delicate angel wing from pale bone to create this ethereal pendant necklace. The artisan uses a faceted garnet gem and sterling silver accents to embellish the pendant, which swings from a sterling silver Cuban link chain.

Bali's Made Wardika hand carves a delicate angel wing from pale bone to create this ethereal pendant necklace. The artisan uses two faceted gems--a rich purple amethyst and a deep red garnet--and sterling silver accents to embellish the pendant, which swings from a sterling silver Cuban link chain.

A beckoning, graceful angel and harp are crafted ever so delicately with this sterling silver necklace. Coming from the skilled Asmara Putra of Bali, the pendant's gorgeous details are complemented by a splendid rainbow moonstone that sits at the base of the harp. The Balinese artisan completes the design with a rolo chain and a spring ring clasp.

Within crystalline resin, real flowers and leaves create a botanical ballet for this whimsical sterling silver angel pendant. Her skirt blooms with an eternal garden of preserved natural elements while a bold red heart adds a sweet touch of romance to the design. Mexico’s Del Toro Family masterfully unites precious metal with nature’s delicate beauty to create an accessory that tells its own magical story.

Crowned with angel wings, this lacy sterling silver pendant opens like a locket. It encloses a brass chime in this exquisite necklace from Sukartini. The polished pendant centers a sterling silver chain.

Also called "angel necklaces" and "harmony balls," Such necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and also in Mexico. Many wear it on a short chain as an amulet. Others prefer a long chain that lets the pendant reach to the belly and the delicate sounds are thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.