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Sensuously curling its lithe body into a circle, a copper-faced cat prepares to take a nap. Whiskers bristle and eloquent ears are alert before the voluptuous kitten slips into slumber. Guillermo Arregui transforms Mexico's precious Taxco silver into a contemporary brooch pin for feline aficionados.

Slender and light-footed, a sterling cat lifts its tail in a greeting in this charming design. Guillermo Arregui transforms Mexico's precious Taxco silver into a contemporary brooch pin. Dark "burnt" silver highlights the image in his handcrafted design.

A delicate bouquet of faceted purple amethysts is set against rhodium plated sterling silver leaves and vines in this dazzling brooch designed by India's Alok Jain. Amethyst is believed to have strong healing and cleansing powers, relieving stress and soothing irritability. The brooch features two carats of amethysts and a safety pin clasp on the reverse side.

Antarina creates a stunning sterling silver brooch to celebrate the diversity of Indonesia's cultural landscape. Garuda, a bird revered by Hindus, is known for its wide wing span and beautiful plumage. A symbol of the country, Garuda is recognized as a symbol of tolerance among all the religions in the country. Pin this on a scarf or a hat for added touch to your look.

After experimenting for two years, Thailand's Danai developed unique electroplating techniques. He states, "...my partner's father suggested that we...create something representative of the area, and we came up with the idea of covering natural products such as exotic flowers and plants with gold." He presents a stunningly beautiful stickpin adorned with a gold-flashed Ascocentrum hybrid orchid with a resin coating. The flower is attached to a 22k gold-plated brass stickpin which closes with a gold-flashed cap.

Please note that because natural flowers are used, no two pins will look exactly the same.

This sleek and contemporary bar necklace is presented by the talented Jantana in Thailand. Working in 24k gold vermeil with her signature brushed satin finish, she adds sparkling pink tourmaline, the gemstone of kindness and tolerance and it also represents October´s birthstone, to a pendant of elegant simplicity. The pendant is suspended on a gold vermeil rolo chain.

.925 sterling silver