sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

Hanging from a high-polish sterling silver snake chain, this remarkable pendant by Thailand's Abhishek Singla is beautiful in its simplicity. A cabochon of reconstituted turquoise, prized by the ancient Egyptians for use in jewelry and ceremonial objects, is set within a round bezel, accented by faceted round and pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones below.

A teardrop of natural turquoise reveals heavenly hues in this necklace by Guillermo Arregui. He works in Mexico's precious Taxco silver to create his beautiful design. Simple and classic with a feeling of old world charm.

In celebration of life, this Day of the Dead skull serves as a reminder of the connection between the living and the dead. Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia, who works with a passion for carrying on Taxco traditions, crafts the skull pendant of sterling silver with elegant floral patterns. A quartet of natural turquoise, natural amber, amethyst, and cultured pearl dangle from the pendant of this necklace.

Sporting dangly earrings of natural turquoise, this Catrina is glamorous. The talented Oscar Figueroa Escorcia in Mexico crafts this original pendant necklace from Taxco sterling silver, with oxidized areas enhancing the detail. The pendant centers a sterling cable chain.

The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Inspired by the beauty of the indigo plant, Mexican artisan Flora Maria creates this pendant necklace. A lovey trio of indigo leaves is crafted from sterling silver, from which dangle lapis lazuli and amber.

Alon Diller handcrafts this elegant necklace from 950 silver and adds a pendant combining a smooth, round Mexican turquoise with a delicate filigree design. Pair it with Alon's "Eastern Skies" earrings for a matching set.

Born in Israel, Alon Diller made his way into Mexico after traveling through Africa and the Americas. He fell in love with Mexican silversmithing while in Taxco and stayed there to perfect his jewelry-making skills.