gifts for nature lovers

Three lovely charms grace this pendant necklace by Eka Devi. A sterling crescent moon and an ornate globe-shaped bell mingle with a rainbow moonstone oval that sends out silver rays. Considered the sacred stone of the moon goddess, moonstone is related to motherly love, support and encouragement while being protective of women and nature.

Also called "angel necklaces" and "harmony balls," such necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and also in Mexico. Some wear it on a short chain like an amulet. Others prefer a 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.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Add a touch of the night sky to your look with this lovely set of dangle earrings. Carolina Quiroa crafts them with a sterling silver stars and finishes them with a crescent moon in deep green Guatemalan jade. This jade is so dark, it looks almost black.

Dominican-born Carolina Quiroa has combined her life-long love for art and design with a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit. Her jewelry combines the colorful jade from her adopted Guatemalan homeland with larimar stones native to the Dominican Republic.

Balinese artisan Made Wardika diligently hand-crafts crescent moons from bone and sterling silver. The faceted marquise garnet represents the approaching sunrise.