love pendant

By the Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths of Guatemala, this pendant necklace makes the perfect gift for the loved ones in your life. A stone of natural rose quartz combines with a fine silver pendant that reads "Loved" on one one side and "Amado" on the other. The pendant centers a length of brown leather cord, which closes with a silver clasp accented with a charm. The artisan stamps her finger print on the charm.

Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths is an organization dedicated to providing local girls with mentorship and artisanal skills during their formative years.

Artisan Domingo Reanda wishes the world to grow as wise and magical as the tree that ornaments his newest creation. Made in honor of the spiritual world, this stainless steel pendant necklace features a gorgeous nature theme adorned with green wires and a combination of amethyst, glass and crystal beads, whose bewitching hues invite you to a realm of dreams. The necklace—directly from Guatemala—also has a comfortable leather cord.

Love brought designer Carolina Quiroa from the Dominican Republic to Guatemala, who in turn brought her talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Quiroa says Guatemalan jade was "love at first sight," and a lilac colored version appears in this sterling silver pendant necklace featuring the word "Princess."

From the prosperous lands of Costa Rica, a charming design calls for healing energies to enter your life. Magaly and Rebeca Valverde work with waxed nylon cords in a lovely beige hue to craft this macrame bracelet, whose floral pendant is composed of natural rose quartz jewels, displaying a serene pink tone complemented by crystals and glass beads.

Glimmering petals distinguish the sterling silver narcissus flower at the center of this artisan-crafted beaded pendant necklace from Estuardo Jimenez. Estuardo has high hopes as he designs his one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. “I dream about making my and my parents’ workshops grow," says the Guatemalan artisan, who says he wishes "...to improve our lives and the lives of our community by teaching more people so they have a job and income for their families.” He combines lovely rose quartz and agate beads to create the bracelet and then adds the dazzling floral pendant. A glinting sterling silver hook clasp completes the enchanting accessory.