swan necklace

It's impossible to describe with sufficient detail the beauty of this pendant necklace, presented by Bali's Dewi Putera. Artisans start by crafting a kite-shaped pendant using a combination of handwork and casting. The pendant is adorned with bezel set gemstones--amazonite, blue topaz, amethyst, and garnet--as well as 18k gold plated accents, and hangs from a high-relief sterling silver ring. The two ends of a naga chain, featuring swirl and dot patterns, individually grasp the ring to create a Y shape.

Dewi Putera in Bali designs this gemstone-encrusted pendant necklace with a quartet of shimmering birthstones. The artisan hand crafts the pendant from engraved sterling silver, embellishing the precious metal with blue topaz, amethyst, garnet, and citrine. The pendant swings from a chunky sterling silver naga chain, while 18k gold-plated sterling silver accents add a touch of luxurious shine.

Neetu Barathi designs this fantastic and passion-evoking bracelet from India. Gracefully circling the wrist, beads of rose quartz and amethyst are interspersed with beads and charms of sterling silver bathed in 18k gold.

Mexico's Guillermo Arregui designs a luminous choker of arresting beauty. It is cast of sterling silver and centered by a glowing amber gem. Crowned with an iridescent pearl and peridot, the pendant glistens with tumbaga, a gold and copper alloy developed since pre-Hispanic times.

.925 Sterling silver

When used in jewelry, amber beads can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.