natural gemstone jewelry

A sterling silver sphere with floral openwork holds a purple enameled globe inside that chimes like a small bell. Ketut Sulastri crafts the necklace by hand with white cultured pearls and petite amethyst gemstones along the long 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.

Saranarat of Thailand brings you the key to enchanted glamour with this 18k gold-plated pendant necklace. A chic tassel dangles at the center of this magical design while fantasy-inspired charms dance around the chain, showcasing cultured pearls in a natural white hue, chalcedony, amethyst, kunzite, opal and chrysocolla jewels—all totaling twenty carats.

The celestial lights of the ocean charm this golden dawn, assuming the shape of cultured pearls. Zayd Makarim captures the essence of the Balinese mornings in this 18k gold-plated lariat necklace, decorated with exquisite pearls and a high polish finish.

Mexican artisan Ali Guzman chooses a palette of warm hues to create this stylish beaded pendant necklace composed of precious jewels. Using carnelian chips and opal beads, the artisan forms the chain, spacing the jewels with 24k gold-plated brass accents. The drop-shaped citrine pendant is preceded by cultured pearls in a natural white hue, symbolizing innocence.

A strand of alternating amethyst and cultured freshwater pearl graces the neck in this beaded necklace from Thailand. Designed by Sukanya Thongperm, this brilliant accessory showcases the beauty of nature.