green gifts

Joy and serenity merge in the glowing gems that form Thai artisan Nareerat's newest creation. Dedicated to those who love spring and its gifts, this waterfall necklace features clear glass beads that create a majestic illusion around the green cultured pearls all around the piece, symbolizing nature and renewal. As convenient accents, sterling silver-plated brass fixtures enhance the design with a charming look, finishing with a lobster claw clasp.

This dramatic beaded waterfall necklace is the original creation of Mirian Zet in Guatemala. The artisan strings viridian, aqua and gold crystal and glass beads in elabourate patterns to create the necklace, which is secured by a beaded toggle clasp.

Tiny red seed beads find a complement in white and forest green in these dramatic long earrings. Handcrafted by Mirian Zet, they cascade from sterling hooks in a dancing waterfall of vibrant colour. The pair measures just over four inches in length.

An earthy melange of colors distinguishes these waterfall earrings from Thailand's Somluck Komolmith. The earrings are crafted by hand from sterling silver and adorned with green jade and colorful quartz rings.

The October birthstone, tourmaline, in pink and green cascades in a delightful waterfall design. Set with sterling silver spacers, the gemstones distinguish earrings by India's Rituu.

.925 sterling silver

"There is strength in numbers," believes Ghanaian designer Akwele Suma as she designs this necklace. She rolls paper recycled from printed materials, creating a variety of shapes that together form an elegant composition. Suma selects a palette of colors that includes grey, cream, red, orange, purple, green,blue, black and brown. The necklace features sese wood beads and a brass clasp.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.