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Members of the Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Association find a new take on a symbol originating in 1958. Crafted of silver, the pendant depicts the peace symbol so popular in the 1960s and '70s, and they add a heart, an olive branch and a creamy cultured pearl.

"We're inspired by what we're living today, and this made me think that we need to be united to create a better world and united to achieve peace," the Guatemalan artisan says. "This pendant represents the strength of union needed for us to achieve, together, the victory of peace. This image was designed for one of the first marches for Nuclear Disarmament in London, and later became widely used as a symbol for peace."

She displays the pendant on a brown leather cord.

Crafted by hand of fine silver, a simple ring forms the pendant of this necklace, completed by a silver cat, a round shape, and an amethyst charm that dangle. Teaching young girls artisanal skills, Guatemala's Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths presents this beautiful necklace. It adorns the wearer on brown leather cord, closing with a clasp of sterling silver. The artisan's fingerprint decorates the round charm.

Perfect for sharing with friends, this set of four bohemian bracelets is presented by Wakami as part of an effort to promote rural Guatemalan handicrafts. Two bracelets are hand-knotted from blue nylon cord, and a third bracelet is crafted from nylon and leather with metal accents. The fourth bracelet circles the wrist with blue lapis lazuli and metal beads. Three bracelets are non-adjustable, while the beaded bracelet features an adjustable sliding knot.

Guatemalan artisan Domingo Reanda beautifully depicts the Tree of Life symbol in a pendant necklace of captivating charm. With skillful precision, he shapes the tree's trunk and leaves from stainless steel wires, adorning them with a vibrant combination of rose quartz, garnet, crystal and glass beads. The circular pendant is gracefully suspended from a sleek leather cord, adjustable to your preferred length and accented with a pinewood bead, creating a mesmerizing and unique accessory that exudes timeless allure.