silver dragons

Breathing fire, a sinuous dragon is a sign of victory. According to Indonesian legend, dragons are the guardians of the gods. The splendid creature appears in silhouette as Putu Gede Darmawan designs an extraordinary necklace for men. "This necklace conveys the inspirational feeling of a winner," the Balinese jeweler explains.

.925 Sterling silver

Make a statement with this striking dragon-themed sterling silver pendant necklace designed for men, sure to turn heads wherever you go. Designed by Balinese artisans Maria and Gennadii, this intricately braided creation showcases a stunning combination of oxidized and polished finishes and a mesmerizing naga chain, offering a stylish accent that effortlessly complements any attire.

Bali's Komang Yut uses oxidization to highlight the intricate detail of this sterling silver pendant necklace. A bright hammered pear pendant is surrounded by a rope-like motif that echoes the pattern of the Byzantine-link chain from which it hangs.

Dragons symbolize transformation and are often present in many traditional works to represent divinity. Cahya Krisna draws inspiration from these legendary creatures to handcraft a pendant necklace from sterling silver, finishing it with a combination finish for a glamorous look.

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.

Shrouded in Balinese silver motif, twin 18k rose gold accents and a single faceted blue topaz weighing over six carats, this collar necklace captivates with its commanding presence. Crafting unique jewelry to promote the special beauty of Bali, artisan Sukartini works with local silversmiths to present this highly detailed collar necklace inspired by local mythology, representing Basuki, the dragon tasked with Earth's salvation by the Hindu gods.