love rings

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

Destined to be the mother of a great emperor, Shakuntala's story is an example of unconditional love. Betrothed to King Dushyanta, a terrible curse caused him to forget his future wife. However, divine beings intervened, causing Shakuntala's royal ring to fall off her finger and wander the waters of the region until it fell into the hands of the King, who quickly recovered his memory and reunited with Shakuntala, whose faith never wavered. Presented by Rahul Jain and crafted by Indian artisans, this brass sculpture is an homage to the queen's strong spirit, inspiring many around the world.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

Gleaming wonderfully with a hammered finish, this set of six handcrafted copper napkin rings is created by Mimik Sriningsih in Java. This set is sure to add a contemporary touch to your next dining experience with friends and family.

Within a "house" handcrafted from mango wood, an ornate brass bell jingles. Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri creates this charming decorative accent, which evokes traditional Thai temples and places of worship. The brass and wood are given an antiqued finish.

This lovely spinner ring designed by Neetu Barathi of India showcases a trio of precious metals. A wide band of sterling silver holds a stack of three narrower bands -- one each of copper, sterling silver, and brass -- each adorned with a petite, round, cultured freshwater pearl.

Two bamboo boards and one bamboo cylinder beautifully decorated with the pyrography technique are the highlights of these wind chimes hand-crafted in Bali. Artisan Trisna Dewi designs this wonderful outdoor decorative accent with two layers of aluminum pipes that have already been hand-tuned to produce a serene sound. You can hang the lovely wind chimes from a nylon cord at your favorite spot at home.

Exuding graceful elegance and goddess-like charm, this cotton and silk blend sari in black and red boasts a bold border in gold. Isha Jain presents this lovely design, featuring thick red stripes on solid black, and traditional Indian zari work. This sari is made from hand woven chanderi fabric, which is created by using yarn in its virgin form for a crisp finish and extra shine.