personal jewelry

Ila Suleyman inherited his passion for jewelry making from his grandfather, who taught him how to work with natural leather from a young age in Ghana. He crafts the stunning statement necklace by hand with supple cardinal red leather, centering the bold accessory with a natural curved bone pendant. "Although I introduce modernity in my designs, they are finished as timeless pieces to be cherished for generations," says Ila who calls his design Nooma, a Mamprusi word meaning "sweetness."

Green jade fangs symbolize a person's ability to overcome adversity. According to Maya customs, fangs represent animals of night, and vanquishing them means triumphing over one's darkest fears. Thus, wearing the fang represented channeling the creature's energies and becoming invincible. Known as ya'ax chich to the ancient Maya, jade was regarded as a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power. Zandra Lorena Sajbin showcases the dark green gem in these dramatic earrings.

.925 Sterling silver

These floral statement earrings flash and dazzle with an artist’s palette of natural calcite and quartz stones, each one carefully positioned against gleaming 14k gold-plated frames. This sweet design showcases Mexican artisan Alejandra Aceves’ eye for balanced composition, resulting in a versatile accessory that complements rather than competes with your personal style.

Lilac jade fangs symbolize a person's ability to overcome adversity. According to Maya customs, fangs represent animals of night, and vanquishing them means triumphing over one's darkest fears. Thus, wearing fangs represented channeling the creature's energies and becoming invincible. Known as ya'ax chich to the ancient Maya, jade was regarded as a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power. Zandra Lorena Sajbin showcases the lilac gem in these dramatic earrings.