family jewelry

Echoing the essence of traditional Inca art, the Huaman Paucar Family in Peru skillfully produces a magnificent ceramic decorative box, meticulously handcrafted and adorned with vibrant geometric designs. With a practical touch, this lovely accessory features a lid, offering both aesthetic beauty and a functional storage solution for jewelry and other small treasures.

Stylized sparrows come to life in sterling revealing the influence of ancient Inca art. By Teodoro Melendez, these handcrafted earrings are crowned with fluorite's purple allure.

.925 Sterling silver

Representing the Southern Cross, petite chakanas take shape in sterling silver. Set with obsidian, these earrings by Yan Fredy depict an ancient Andean symbol. The chakana is taken from a constellation of stars forming a quadratic square, and represents the universe connected to the center of the world, believed to be Cuzco. It symbolizes order in family and community life.

Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the Andean universe, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life. It is taken from a constellation of stars forming a square, and represents the universe connected to the center of the world. It also symbolizes a stairway toward the most high. "For me, the chakana also represents spirituality," Maria Astuhuaman confides. "It serves as a medium of connection between us and the divine." The artisan presents a sterling silver chacana on this black faux leather bracelet.

Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the Andean universe, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life. It is taken from a constellation of stars forming a square, and represents the universe connected to the center of the world. It also symbolizes a stairway toward the most high. "For me, the chakana also represents spirituality," Maria Astuhuaman confides. "It serves as a medium of connection between us and the divine." The artisan presents a sterling silver chacana in a 10 mm-wide red faux leather bracelet.