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The Maya firmament was blessed with a privileged location that allowed them to see the galaxy's center and its harmonious pace, which guided them in every aspect of their lives. This unique way to connect nature and humanity resulted in the Mayan astrology sign, an ancient doctrine intended to identify each person's spiritual nature by looking at the stars.

As a way to wear your Mayan identity, Maura Parra from Guatemala creates this leather-cord nickel necklace for those born on the Tz'ikin day, the day of the “bird” in the nahual language. With a gorgeous quetzal bird and hands full of coins embossed in the round pendant along with the sign's name, the accessory represents the souls born with a connection to the universe's creator, making them naturally lucky and full of love to give.

The Maya firmament was blessed with a privileged location that allowed them to see the galaxy's center and its harmonious pace, which guided them in every aspect of their lives. This unique way to connect nature and humanity resulted in the Mayan astrology sign, an ancient doctrine intended to identify each person's spiritual nature by looking at the stars.

As a way to wear your Mayan identity, Maura Parra from Guatemala creates this leather-cord nickel necklace for those born on the Toj day, the day of the “offering” in the nahual language. With a ritual bonfire embossed in the round pendant along with the sign's name, the accessory represents the souls born with great adaptability and a special connection with justice, making them helpful community members and also good agriculturists.

The Maya firmament was blessed with a privileged location that allowed them to see the galaxy's center and its harmonious pace, which guided them in every aspect of their lives. This unique way to connect nature and humanity resulted in the Mayan astrology sign, an ancient doctrine intended to identify each person's spiritual nature by looking at the stars.

As a way to wear your Mayan identity, Maura Parra from Guatemala creates this leather-cord nickel necklace for those born on the Kej day, the day of the “deer” in the nahual language. With this gracious creature embossed in the round pendant along with a compass and the sign's name, the accessory represents the souls born with a strong spirit and body, whose nature makes them natural leaders and protectors of their people.

A unique chain of sterling silver adorned with rings of bamboo, this station necklace is handmade by Indonesian artisan Nyoman Ariawan. The chain is specially woven in the naga style, and each ring is engraved with a bamboo pattern.

A perfect accessory for one who delights in the beauty of natural wood, this Ghanaian beaded necklace is composed of an assortment of sese wood and recycled beads. Eva Nana Yaa Kasuum adds a large pendant bead in the center of her design and selects a warm palette of earth colors.

Inspired by the etching of a well-dressed skeleton created by Mexican illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada in 1913, Guatemalan artisan Estuardo Jimenez creates a necklace with a handmade sterling silver skull pendant. The original drawing, called La Calavera Catrina, had the skeleton wearing a large and ornate hat and was meant as a satire of Mexicans who wished to emulate upper-class Europeans. This Catrina has an engraved leaf and flower head covering rather than a hat and hangs from black cotton cord. Openwork gives the skull the appearance of facial features. The necklace can be made longer or shorter using the sliding knot on the cord.

No need to wait for math class to let the world know your love of geometry. Show off your smarts with this long necklace designed with geometric rings in 18k gold-plated 925 sterling silver. Hand crafted by Bali's Nengah Sudarma and Kayoko, the necklace is finished with a large cable chain that's long enough to slip over your head without a clasp.