well made rings

A regal elephant, carved by hand of smooth white cow bone, graces this cocktail ring from Bali's Made Wardika. The artisan crowns the pachyderm with traditional Balinese bun (wire) and jawan (granule or dot) sterling silver motifs, as well as a faceted lilac amethyst stone. The ring's crown graces a simple band of polished sterling silver.

Floral motifs surround an elegant om symbol in this hand-carved wood wall relief. Om is a sacred symbol and mantra for Buddhist and Hindu traditions alike, associated with wellness and rejuvenation. It is crafted by Bali's Made Mulyani, who comes from a family of artisans.

Inspired by a hut, this keychain is carved by hand from ebony wood by Ghana's Eliasu Adams. It is an eco-friendly accessory because it features beads made from recycled glass as well as sese wood. Finished with a nylon cord and a stainless steel ring, this practical design will allow you to keep your keys always in place.

Working with a passion for converting recycled materials, Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez crafts this sculpture from upcycled metal auto parts. Made from nails, rebar, screws, a spark plug, and other pieces of scrap metal, a busy secretary sits at a desk with a typewriter and a phone, as well as some papers and pencils.

Go wallet-free with this ingenious all-in-one tool. Made of durable leather, it has four slots for cards or cash as well as a money clip that doubles as a bottle opener. RFID blocking for added security. A stainless steel, credit card–sized multitool slips into its own slot and includes a knife blade, ruler, can opener, screwdriver, butterfly wrench, saw blade, file, and key ring hole.

Take a stand for sustainability by swapping out single-use plastics for these eco-friendly alternatives by Costa Rican artisan Ligia Alvarez, handpicked by the NOVICA team for a practical gift set designed to reduce environmental impact. Made from biodegradable cotton with charming printed motifs, the reusable sandwich and bread bags are perfect for packing lunches or storing your baguettes. Additionally, the three reusable and waterproof wraps, also handcrafted from biodegradable cotton, are ideal for covering bowls, wrapping bread, tortillas, fruit and more. The reusable mesh storage bag featuring a handy drawstring closure is an excellent choice for shopping, rinsing and storing fruits and vegetables as well as tidying up phone and headphone cables or delicately washing garments in the machine.

The waribang, or hibiscus, is a flower native to Indonesia that is well-known for its wide petals and long stamens. Inspired by its beauty, this cocktail ring features a filigree crown, handcrafted from sterling silver. Working with Balinese artisans, Yuli presents this design as she follows in the footsteps of her mother.

This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.