artistic necklaces

Inspired by bohemian trends and artistic traditions, Rahul Jain's station necklace arrives to seduce with a joyous aura. Local artisans work with haldu wood to craft each bead, merging their brown hue with three strands of yellow cotton cords. A button clasp crowns the necklace with convenience.

Start an era of intense sensations with Sumalee Nawakul's newest design, characterized by Thailand's artistic beauty. Sumalee combines little leaf wood beads and coconut shell pieces in this three-strand necklace, painted in red, orange and yellow hues to evoke fire's captivating aura.

Petite coconut shell pieces in fuchsia and yellow hues transform Sumalee Nawakul's newest design into a gorgeous piece from Thailand's classic artistry. This three-strand necklace complements its sweet grace with little leaf wood beads, allowing for a bohemian look.

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

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in yellow and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this nooma, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "sweetness."

Designer Ritu Thapar lets her soul rest and bond with the universe in meditation sessions that add peace to her artistic lifestyle. Inspired by those serene and spiritual sensations, she works with local Indian artisans to create this round ceramic necklace, whose hand-painted finish depicts a girl in a mystic meditation exercise. The piece also has a nylon cord that can be adjusted to your liking.

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.