fun necklaces

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Balinese symbol of luck and protection, a ferocious dragon comes to life in sterling silver. The elegant creature clasps a ball of faceted faceted blue topaz. Kenari meticulously crafts the intricate pendant and displays it on a sleek naga chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Nestled between sterling silver frangipanis, the moon sleeps with a placid smile upon her face. Peridot and citrine guard her dreams in a fabulous design by Buana, in Bali. The handcrafted cow bone pendant can be worn hanging from the bale, or with the braided leather cord threaded through the pipe under the bale.

.925 Sterling silver

Nothing is more fun than dressing for the season; Nyoman Ariawan's Christmas-tree themed pendant necklace will let you do just that. Balinese artisans use sterling silver to hand craft the pendant, accenting the tree with flowers, stars, and dangling cultured pearls.

"There is an owl that comes to my yard every day," says Bali's Jenny Setiawan. "That gave me the inspiration for this design. The owl has detailing in sterling silver and perches on a branch. I present the pendant on a leather cord, and am donating 30 percent from the sales of this necklace to the World Wildlife Fund." Sparkling blue topaz forms the eyes.