one pendant necklace

This meditative accessory from Bali wraps the neck with a beaded length of purple amethyst and pink rose quartz, linked with sterling silver. Designed by Ketut Sulastri, the long Balinese necklace is centered by a sterling silver lotus pendant, celebrating the flower's significance.

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.

Sasina conjures a florid feast with the design of this necklace. A trio of ruby red dyed quartz blooms glistens with onyx centers, surrounded by dyed gray pearls, rose quartz and more onyx beads. The lavish pendant centers a hand-knotted necklace of onyx chips that fastens at one of two lengths with the same stone for a clasp.

Working in sterling silver, Ketut Sulastri crafts a lacy pendant depicting the omkara symbol. The root of all sounds, this one letter is the emblem of the most high, and serves as a deeply significant and distinctly recognizable symbol for Hindu dharma. The pendant encloses a rosy enameled globe and hangs from a long chain punctuated by rose quartz beads.

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.

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.