personal gifts

This sterling silver bat cocktail ring is the perfect accessory for the person for whom night is the best time of day. Artisan Dewa Arimbawa of Bali handcrafts this exquisitely detailed bat, with its inquisitive face and two paws at the top of the ring and wings that fold around the sides.

A circular medallion recreates the glyphs present in the Aztec calendar, representing a full year. In the center crouches a single man, known as Mam, or "carrier of time." According to Aztec legend, it is this person's role to carry the weight of a full 365 days upon his back, represented by the sack of stones that he bears. This character is depicted in excellent detail in this sterling silver necklace by Angel Ortiz. The pendant hangs from a sleek black cord.

This remarkable sterling silver Buddha pendant necklace is an absolute essential for the fashion-forward man. Designed by India’s Shivani Choudhary, the unique pendant features a delightful combination of polished and oxidized finishes that will turn heads. The striking yet spiritual style provides a sophisticated way to express your personal flair.

Giant magueys spread their broad flat leaves to shelter and welcome the personages who dwell among the venerable plants. Working in polished sterling silver, Francisco Sánchez creates an image derived from Aztec codices. Yet he brings a fresh, new look to the design as he transforms it into a pair of hoop earrings.

People reach their hands out and embrace to form a circle. Crafted of sterling silver, it centers a unity necklace by Adriana de Gadea, created in response to the challenges in today's world. "Today, the world invites us to all become one. Each person in this pendant represents one of Novica's regions where we all come together," she explains.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this bracelet in gray and gold in honor of Queen Amina of Hausaland. Born in 1533 in what is now known as Zaira, Nigeria, Amina was also a fierce warrior who ruled over 34 years. However, there are some who believe she was a legend and not an actual person. It is said that once when she was imprisoned she had been blindfolded and chained, sentenced to death by poison. Her executioner was given the poison in a cone-shaped bottle and was threatened with death should he spill any of it. He had to untie and remove the folds on Amina's eyes, but couldn't do so while holding the vile. When Amina was able to see how he was struggling, she told him to remove one of her bracelets and use it as a stand for the cone-shaped bottle. Upon realizing she had just saved his life, the executioner decided to help her escape rather than poison her.