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Centering a bangle of high-polish sterling silver, a ceramic orb is hand-painted with black petal motifs in the style of Talavera handicrafts. Mexican artisan Alonso Luis designs this lovely pendant bracelet.

One of Mexico's most highly-prized ceramics is the Talavera produced in the eastern state of Puebla. Guadalajara-area artisan Monica Vazquez, inspired by the designs of this tradition, creates these crescent-moon shaped earrings painted like Talavera pots.

Crafted of ceramic, a beautiful butterfly is hand-painted with black petal motifs in the style of Talavera handicrafts. Alonso Luis designs this accessory, which circles the neck with black leather cord. It closes with a clasp of sterling silver.

These pretty dangle earrings are the original design of Monica Vazquez in Mexico. The artisan combines hand-painted Talavera-style ceramic beads from Puebla with lapis lazuli beads for a beautiful combination of blues. The earrings swing from sterling silver hooks.

Artisan Monica Vazquez of Mexico hand crafts these lovely dangle earrings that feature a Talavera-style ceramic bead painted with a beautiful deep blue leaf motif with a matching crystal bead above and below. The hooks and findings on the earrings are sterling silver.

About her work, the artisan says: "I have a deep admiration and love for everything that has been done in Mexico. I love that with these designs we give women beautiful accessories and highlight Mexican craftsmanship."

Because each ceramic bead is individually handcrafted, the motifs and their placement may vary slightly, making your earrings an original work of art.