artistic necklace

A regal water lily holds court over strands of amethyst gems in the design of this necklace. Combining feminine elegance with Thai artistic minimalism, Matta crafts this sterling silver necklace using the flowery pendant to camouflage the clasp.

From Kadek Wijanegara, this beautiful necklace of Balinese artistry depicts love's arrow. The handcrafted necklace showcases lacy textures in sterling silver, while a 1-carat amethyst adds colour.

.925 Sterling silver

Graceful and beautiful, this handcrafted necklace exemplifies Balinese artistry. Colorful gemstones nestle amid sterling silver leaves and flowers in bright array. Faceted amethyst, citrine and garnet total 2.4 carats to complement a cabochon carnelian. Buana crafts this extraordinary necklace and completes it with a braided black leather cord.

.925 Sterling silver

Made Sugi of Bali displays luxurious artistry in this distinguished sterling silver pendant necklace for those with a wise spirit. The accessory has intricate leaf motifs in the elegant pendant dangling at the bottom, featuring a blend of oxidized and polished silver textures that enrich the glamour of a faceted amethyst topaz gem that exudes enchanting beauty while also totaling one carat.

Let nature's wise and spiritual energy fill your days with this majestic design by Domingo Reanda. As an expert in the jewellery field, the Guatemalan designer displays artistry in the stainless steel wires that form this drop-shaped pendant necklace, equipped with an adjustable leather cord and a tree-themed design crowned with a bewitching combination of amethyst, glass and crystal beads. Accented with green and purple hues, the piece is polished for a radiant look.

Vishnu is the supreme creator and guardian of the universe, transcending space and time and inspiring many artists throughout history. Balinese artisan Nyoman Rena says he draws inspiration from this powerful deity to create this handcrafted sterling silver pendant necklace with an amethyst stone embellishing a Vishnu image.

"My hope regarding world peace: may all creatures in the world always be in harmony, peaceful horizontally and vertically or what is called the concept of Tri Hita Karana in the teachings of Hinduism. Meanwhile, the reality of the world today is different, it is turning away from our expectations, such as economic war or competition in life which justifies all means and forgets the principles of brotherhood and kinship," says the artisan.

Alok Jain brings us a superb jewellery set made by Indian artisans from sterling silver. After crafting leafy and sinuous formations, the artists add rhodium plating to the design for a radiant look. Then, they finish with amethyst stones, symbolizing wisdom and bringing a luxurious aura with their purple tone. The set includes a pendant necklace and dangle earrings, all totaling 18 carats.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.