childrens jewelry

Nature is all aglow with the design of this bracelet by Brazilian husband and wife team Wagner and Cassia. They craft the bracelet by hand, alternating spheres of capim dorado with freeform agate, its brown hue enhanced to a healthy glow. Linked with 18k gold plated brass hoops, the bracelet fastens at the desired length.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from scarlet ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood beads in light and dark finishes.

Warm reddish-brown agate beads are like droplets of chocolate in this pretty stretch bracelet from Sang Ayu, a member of Bhakti Senang Hati. This non-profit foundation in Bali assists the physically disabled in developing self-esteem and physical and economic independence. The artisan strings the enhanced agate gems on elastic cord for a classic bracelet design.

Circling the wrist with hand-braided red cord, this wristband bracelet from Thailand showcases the elegance of Siam handicrafts. Tiraphan Hasub designs and crafts the bracelet, adding antiqued brass beads along its length. Two wood buttons accentuated with glass beads serve as buttons, giving the bracelet an adjustable length.