jewelry with green stones

Symbolizing the union of the spiritual and mortal worlds, the chakana cross originates from several pre-Hispanic cultures, including the Inca. Nancy Quispe of Peru pays homage to the chakana, handcrafting it with intricate sterling silver filigree in this pair of dangle earrings. Each cross is set with a round stone of natural chrysocolla in the center, evoking the green valleys of the Andes.

Pops of gold and blue flow in harmony with green, in the form of pretty jhumki earrings crafted by Deepti Lav. The bases are molded from terracotta ceramic and hand-painted by the artist. The jhumki style is traditional to India and is recognizable from the domed shapes and dangling accoutrements.

First used as ornaments for sacred Christian texts, the Armenian Bird Letter is a medieval art that now beautifies thousands of regional artworks. This delightful calligraphy draws inspiration from nature, featuring birds and leafy motifs in the shape of each letter of the Armenian alphabet. As a way to spread the sophisticated essence of this ancient art, artisan Karno Davoudian uses 18k gold-plated sterling silver to create this radiant pendant, with a bird and leaves representing the Armenian letter “Q,” all in a palette of red, blue, green and orange hues for an exquisite style.

These handcrafted dangle earrings frame an image of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo surrounded by blooming flowers. Mexican artisan Ana Luisa Zavala laser cuts wood into the scalloped miniature frames that hold the image printed on paper. The earrings hang from 18k gold-plated aluminum hooks and are finished with lively green tassels made from cotton thread.