religious art

Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers and children, is portrayed on this sterling silver pendant with the words "protect us" and two crosses engraved below his name and image. His feast day is July 25. Artisan Jenny Setiawan of Java, who handcrafts all of her jewelry, always keeps in mind how the person will feel when wearing one of her designs. Feel protected while wearing this pendant, which hangs on a sleek cable chain.

Ketut Sulastri transforms sterling silver and beads of beautiful moonstone into a classic rosary. Traditionally used by Roman Catholics, the rosary is a form of prayer; each bead represents a "Hail Mary," repeated in a decade, or group of ten. Between each decade, the "Our Father" is prayed and a mystery of the faith is contemplated. As is typical of this type of necklace, a charm depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, sits solemnly above five beads and a sterling silver crucifix.

Jesus Christ rests calmly on the cross as the delicate central theme of this ornately crafted pendant necklace. With the high polish sterling silver cross and elaborate Cuban link chain, Indonesian artisan Made Sri employs her master skills to design and create a piece that holds beauty within its simplicity. The necklace features a spring ring clasp and uniform sterling silver beads spaced evenly upon the chain.

Amethyst dewdrops bathe florid crosses in the fascinating design of these earrings. Yuniati crafts them by hand of sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

[The primary image featured here shows the backside of this unique World Peace Project pendant; see the front view in the alternative photos, where the pendant symbolizes a peaceful, simple, clean earth.] "The center of this pendant symbolizes the world, surrounded by a chain that symbolizes the world's peoples holding on to each other and being connected. On the reverse side, diverse religious symbols speak to the need for inclusion, regardless of identifiers," the artist explains.

"If humans want to live peacefully and sustainably, world peace is essential," explains artisan Nyoman Ariawan. "To create a peaceful world, all countries must work together to make advancements that benefit all humans, regardless of their origin. I hope that all countries respect each other and maintain world peace. Global problems can be solved through dialogue and respect for applicable international law, without war.

"To attain peace, humanity needs to show its heart," says the artisan, who crafts this sterling silver pendant necklace in Denpasar, incorporating traditional Balinese motifs throughout the design, with a Celtic pattern on the Borobudur chain that symbolizes the close human bond, and a heart-shaped pendant with a hammered finish, that on the reverse side incorporates the symbology of diverse religions, all beating together in this heart, living in harmony side-by-side-among -- symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, and Sikhism, which spread in the world but here live together in peace.

A shining circlet is polished to a sheen to exalt its innate shine. By Bali's Komang Suastra, this sleek bangle bracelet is meticulously handcrafted of sterling silver.

Balinese artisan Buana pays homage to an ancient guard who protected many with his supernatural strength and courage. Kumbhakarna, the protagonist of this sterling silver necklace, is a famous giant in the Hindu doctrine, said to have been blessed with an endless sleep until the kingdom needed his powers to save the citizens. The image of the hero dangles gracefully in the form of an elegant cow bone pendant surrounded by traditional motifs of the region, making this accessory a cultural accent.

The elegance of traditional Indonesian art graces an exquisite ring by Kadek Hendra. Handcrafted of silver, the ornate crown is centered by a cross. Swirling across the design, lavish tendrils evoke a Balinese garden.

.925 Sterling silver

Bali's Gede Agus Mahardika uses sterling silver and advanced techniques to pay homage to classic arts. This necklace features a polished finish that enriches the elegant allure of the cross pendant that dangles at the bottom, attracting vitality and spiritual awakening.

Ganesha, the god of arts, science and wisdom, attracts a life of success and intellect to his devotees, motivating master artisan Gede Agus Mahardika to create this exquisite accessory. Made in Bali, this sterling silver cocktail ring features the deity in all his grandeur, ornamented with intricate floral details and a polished finish.

Ganapati, the ancient name of Lord Ganesha, ornaments a dapper creation from Bali. Crafted by Gede Agus Mahardika, this sterling silver cocktail ring features a gallant polished finish that enhances the piece's lustrous style, made in honor of the God of Arts and Science.

This cross necklace for men exudes brave energy. Henry Anthony Sanny is inspired by Celtic art to design a cross without the top axis and centered by a diamond shaped motif. The handcrafted pendant hangs from sleek snake chain.

.925 Sterling silver