lovely necklaces

By Ketut Sulastri, this intriguing pendant evokes an ancient lantern. It opens to reveal a sleek red enameled sphere. Cultured pearls punctuate the length of the long silver chain and the sterling pendant is crowned with garnet.

Also called "angel necklaces" and "harmony balls," Such necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and also in Mexico. The chain 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.

On sterling chain, stations of glowing cultured pearl circle the neck. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates this necklace, which culminates in an interlocking heart pendant alongside a tree medallion. This necklace can be worn long or doubled over.

Crowned with onyx, a sterling silver sphere hosts a sleek black enameled globe inside. It chimes like a small bell. Ketut Sulastri crafts the necklace by hand with polished sterling spheres along the silver chain.

Also called "angel necklaces" and "harmony balls," Such necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and also in Mexico. The chain 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.

On the cross, Jesus Christ is realized in the sterling silver pendant of this necklace from Bali. Ketut Sulastri designs this faithful necklace, which can be worn long or doubled over. Petite grey cultured pearl stations decorate a length of sterling cable chain. The necklace is completed with a sterling heart pendant that dangles alongside the cross.

Linked by sterling silver bathed in 22k gold, a mesmerizing array of amethyst gemstones circle the neck. This lovely rosary can be worn long or doubled over. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates the rosary, which culminates in a golden cross and amethyst beads that swing from a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.