marine necklaces

Maria Belen Nilson finds inspiration in the ornate friezes that adorn pre-Hispanic pyramids in Mexico for the design of this link necklace. Her original design is cast of sterling silver featuring oxidized accents. Each stylized frieze is linked to a blazing copper sun to create a stunning statement necklace.

Your inner self is always the better fashion statement. Made as a symbol of self-expression, Balinese artisans Maria and Gennadii's newest adjustable necklace features a sterling silver scissor pendant whose shiny finish allows for a bold and stylish aura, perfect to show your audacious side.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

Maria Belen Nilson creates a design of sublime elegance inspired by the glyphs adorning pyramids in coastal Mexico. Luminous in silver, they glow over an oxidized background, each one representing an ocean wave, the essence of movement.

.925 Sterling silver

Mystical conch shells evoke the beauty of the sea in a stunning design by Maria Belen Nilson. Each link is crafted with sterling silver with meticulous care for detail.