earthy necklaces

Artisan Henry Anthony Sanny handcrafts this pendant necklace from sterling silver. Depicting an eagle's head, the necklace is made in Indonesia.

This ornate pendant depicts Bhoma. Symbolized by a forest, Bhoma is the son of the goddess Prathiwi, who represents earth, and god Vishnu, known in Bali as Wisnu. Sukartini recreates this mythic divinity in sterling silver and adds details in 18k gold. It hangs from a braided leather necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

Slender and magnificent, this necklace radiates pure Indonesian charm. Wayan Sarjana calls this piece Mayapada in celebration of this earth. "I observe everything around when creating new designs," confesses Sarjana. "This piece was inspired by water flowing among the rocks, and in my imagination I transferred this image into sterling silver."

.925 silver

Serene and harmonious sensations bless your day, just like the sun blesses Earth with its light. Bali's Nyoman Rena uses sterling silver to create this breathtaking necklace, whose sun-shaped pendant in polished and oxidized finishes holds a precious rainbow moonstone of ethereal beauty.

The sweet chant of the birds living in the Balinese region makes this stunning island a paradise on Earth. Honoring the rich fauna of the place, artisan Ayu Puspita uses sterling silver to create this bird-themed pendant necklace, polished for a luminous look and crowned with traditional details.

Traditional and natural motifs surround a superb blue topaz stone in a stunning accessory reminiscent of Bali's tropical landscapes, a paradise on Earth. Featuring leafy motifs and an 18k gold-accented dragonfly, Dewi Putera's pendant necklace is crafted from sterling silver, adding a sturdy naga chain for a striking look.

Magical and natural motifs surround a dazzling amethyst stone in a breathtaking accessory reminiscent of Bali's tropical landscapes, a paradise on Earth. Featuring leafy motifs and an 18k gold-accented dragonfly, Dewi Putera's pendant necklace is crafted from sterling silver, adding a sturdy naga chain for a unique look.

Shrouded in Balinese silver motif, twin 18k rose gold accents and a single faceted blue topaz weighing over six carats, this collar necklace captivates with its commanding presence. Crafting unique jewelry to promote the special beauty of Bali, artisan Sukartini works with local silversmiths to present this highly detailed collar necklace inspired by local mythology, representing Basuki, the dragon tasked with Earth's salvation by the Hindu gods.

The Celtic Trinity Knot or Triquetra is believed to represent many things: earth, fire and water; creation, innocence and wisdom, among others. Balinese artisan Made Wardika draws inspiration from this symbol to create a splendid men's pendant necklace crafted from sterling silver and hand-carved from bone beautifully dyed with the tea stain technique.

Nights on Earth are often illuminated by the moon, whose serene light has inspired many since ancient times. Inspired by this celestial element and its magical aura, Balinese artisan Made Wardika handcrafts an exquisite pendant necklace from sterling silver, adding traditional motifs. The accessory comes with moon details hand-carved from cow bone, also enhanced by rainbow moonstone, peridot, garnet and blue topaz gems totaling one carat.

[The primary image featured here shows the backside of this unique World Peace Project pendant; see the front view in the alternative photos, where the pendant symbolizes a peaceful, simple, clean earth.] "The center of this pendant symbolizes the world, surrounded by a chain that symbolizes the world's peoples holding on to each other and being connected. On the reverse side, diverse religious symbols speak to the need for inclusion, regardless of identifiers," the artist explains.

"If humans want to live peacefully and sustainably, world peace is essential," explains artisan Nyoman Ariawan. "To create a peaceful world, all countries must work together to make advancements that benefit all humans, regardless of their origin. I hope that all countries respect each other and maintain world peace. Global problems can be solved through dialogue and respect for applicable international law, without war.

"To attain peace, humanity needs to show its heart," says the artisan, who crafts this sterling silver pendant necklace in Denpasar, incorporating traditional Balinese motifs throughout the design, with a Celtic pattern on the Borobudur chain that symbolizes the close human bond, and a heart-shaped pendant with a hammered finish, that on the reverse side incorporates the symbology of diverse religions, all beating together in this heart, living in harmony side-by-side-among -- symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, and Sikhism, which spread in the world but here live together in peace.