different necklaces

Neeru Goel highlights the rich blue intensity of lapis lazuli in a beautiful necklace. It is crafted by hand with beads in different shapes and sizes. The pendant features an ornate sterling setting.

.925 Sterling silver

Pearls do not have to be white! Jeweler Miriam Bruten takes cultured pearls of different colors such as pink and purple to create treasures such as this delicate beaded necklace with 925 sterling silver and pearl beads of alternating colors.

Like a fragrant spring breeze, this amethyst and peridot beaded necklace refreshes the senses. The natural gemstone chips are strung onto 5 strands of different lengths by Thai artisan Sukanya Thongperm, creating a stunning piece of wearable art.

.925 Sterling silver

Distinctly different, this jewelry set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centers the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

Frozen in time, silver foliage recalls India's Mughal splendor. The sterling leaves embrace a sleek oval of rainbow moonstone. From Neeru Goel, the pendant is worn on a necklace of moonstone beads, and the necklace features two hoops for the clasp providing a minimal difference in length.

.925 Sterling silver

Frozen in time, silver foliage recalls India's Mughal splendor. The sterling leaves embrace a sleek oval of glowing carnelian. From Neeru Goel, the pendant is worn on a necklace of gemstone beads, and the necklace features two hoops for the clasp providing a minimal difference in length.

.925 Sterling silver

This magnificent hand-crafted statement necklace is designed by Tishita Jain with the allure of oceanic colors and geometric shapes. A row of smooth rounded beads of calcite in different sizes forms the basic structure of the necklace, with glimmering beads of sterling silver acting as spacers between each sea blue stone. The central pendant features a cascade of round and square calcite gems linked by silver. The overall appearance is bold and eye-catching without being gaudy, blending beautifully with any number of outfits.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.