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Busy as a bee certainly applies here. Guisselle Mora creates a charming pendant of sterling silver depicting a bee on a partially-filled honeycomb. The luscious color of the honey is hinted at with a golden yellow bead. The pendant centers an adjustable cord bracelet.

Thought to attract love, quartz joins sterling silver in a beautiful bracelet. Knotted by hand, this adjustable macramé bracelet by Rituu is a Shambhala-style bracelet, representing a mythical kingdom based on ancient prophesies.

From Samart Takham in Thailand comes this stylish unisex bracelet with hill tribe panache. The bracelet is crafted from braided cords in a rich ultramarine shade and decorated with polished beads of Karen hill tribe 950 silver. A sliding knot allows you to adjust the bracelet to the desired length.

Wakami is an artisan collective whose work benefits over 500 Guatemalan women and their families. This bohemian-cool unisex bracelet set is crafted with macrame techniques, and each of the 4 bracelets is different. In tones of brown and black, the bracelets incorporate braided waxed cord along with metal accents, leather, and beads of onyx. Three of the bracelets have clasps (one with a hook and two with button clasps), and the fourth bracelet features a sliding knot for an adjustable length.

Wakami is an artisan collective whose work benefits over 500 Guatemalan women and their families. This bohemian-cool unisex bracelet set is crafted with macrame techniques, and each of the 4 bracelets is different. In tones of beige, natural, and brown, the bracelets incorporate braided waxed cord along with metal accents, leather, and beads of white howlite. Three of the bracelets have clasps (one with a hook and two with button clasps), and the fourth bracelet features a sliding knot for an adjustable length.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this bracelet for men in gold and black in honor of Queen Amina of Hausaland. Born in 1533 in what is now known as Zaira, Nigeria, Amina was also a fierce warrior who ruled over 34 years. However, there are some who believe she was a legend and not an actual person. It is said that once when she was imprisoned she had been blindfolded and chained, sentenced to death by poison. Her executioner was given the poison in a cone-shaped bottle and was threatened with death should he spill any of it. He had to untie and remove the folds on Amina's eyes, but couldn't do so while holding the vile. When Amina was able to see how he was struggling, she told him to remove one of her bracelets and use it as a stand for the cone-shaped bottle. Upon realizing she had just saved his life, the executioner decided to help her escape rather than poison her.

From Thailand's Napapat comes this cord bracelet in an onyx hue. The work of Karen hill tribe artisans, the bracelet is expertly braided by hand. It features a cylindrical hand-stamped silver accent with a flower motif and a silver peace symbol charm which both contrast nicely against the dark tone of the bracelet. A sliding knot closure allows for an individualized fit.