silver necklaces

Oscar Figueroa turns his eye toward vintage Mexican jewelry of the kind favored by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Working in Taxco sterling silver, he creates a Mazahua-style necklace. The pendant is delicately sculpted to depict an ornate nest hosting beaded dangles. Two doves exchange a kiss atop he pendant while two fledglings nestle beneath, and natural turquoise adds color and contrast.

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia was born in Taxco and has been working as a silversmith for more than three decades. His work captures his passion for the craft as well as local traditions.

Francisco Sánchez crafts a delightful necklace in the style of pre-Hispanic art. Present in Mexico's music and legend, the paloma, or dove comes to life in this chic silver pendant.

.925 Sterling silver

Exquisite details crafted with advanced metalworking techniques create a distinguished piece of art exuding a celestial vibe. Mexican artisan Eduardo Villegas Reyes uses sterling silver to create a glorious pendant necklace whose main elements compose a floral scene adorned with little doves, symbols of beauty and peace. Accented with an oxidized finish, the design is also crowned with glass beads in red and blue hues.

An ancient Maya legend tells how the gods gave a specific mission to each being they created. But they realized none had been chosen to carry thoughts and desires from one place to another," says Rosa Padillas of Rosa Roja. "So they carved a small piece of jade into a a slender arrowhead, and it became a beautiful hummingbird with iridescent feathers — the x ts'unu'um. Its mission was to carry good thoughts to all human beings, even those who had died.

"Today, if a hummingbird appears in front of you, it is delivering a message of love from someone who is thinking of you. And if we wear the image of a hummingbird, we carry good thoughts and desires to others.

"The hummingbird legend says that we can fly to the six cardinal points of the universe, therefore the hummingbird is the ideal link to transmit thoughts of love, of respect, tolerance and peace to all creatures on the planet."

The talented Mexican artisan reinterprets the legend as a necklace of dramatic beauty. She creates a hummingbird pendant in the pre-Hispanic style, and adds an agate geode representing the hummingbird's nest. It poses on a strand of gray cultured pearls.

Are you looking to leave a lasting impression? Indulge in the ultimate accent piece with Roy Nilson's spectacular sterling silver statement necklace, meticulously crafted in Mexico using the revered Taxco silversmithing techniques. This sublime necklace features intricate floral, dove and heart motifs, accentuated by a captivating combination finish that elevates it to sheer magnificence.

Crafted with advanced metalworking techniques, this breathtaking piece of art exudes a heavenly vibe, perfect to complement several ensembles. Artisan Eduardo Villegas Reyes, from Mexico, works with sterling silver to create this charming pendant necklace whose main details compose a floral scene adorned with doves and leafy motifs, representing inner peace. Accented with an oxidized finish, the design is also crowned with glass beads in red and blue hues.

Displayed in regal setting, a pearl reigns with silver iridescence in a necklace by Alon Diller. The majestic necklace is crafted by hand with Taxco silver.

.950 silver pendant and .925 sterling silver chain.

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.