world jewelry

Working with precious gemstones, Costa Rican artisan Miriam Bruten creates a breathtaking accessory with a serene aura. This pendant feature cultured pearls, turquoise and magnesite stones spaced by little sterling silver beads, making an eye-catching complement for any outfit.

Fascinated by the beautiful islands of Indonesia, Efrain Espinoza handcrafts a trendy bracelet from apatite, peridot and jasper. "These gemstones represent the green and blue tonalities of Bali's forests, ocean and infinite skies," he confides. "This design represents a free person, without ties, who always seeks balance in his energies and who enjoys his connection with nature." The Costa Rican artisan finishes the design with reconstituted turquoise stones and a small stainless steel bead.

"For me, Milan is the capital of luxury and European fashion. I represent this concept with the simple lines of marble, hematite and black agate in a uniform sequence of whites, greys and black," Efrain Espinoza muses. "This design is for the person who has been able to shine due to his own effort, and who knows how to enjoy his achievements." The Costa Rican artisan finishes the bracelet with a single stainless steel bead.

Drawing inspiration from New York City, Efrain Espinoza handcrafts a bewitching accessory featuring agate, carnelian, hematite and jasper. With their intense colors, the bracelet finds an intriguing contrast in a single stainless steel globe.

"With this design, I want to represent the vibrant energy of the city that never sleeps. To represent the bold, energetic people who love life in the city — its changes and revolutions. Leaders by nature with that enchanting spark," the artisan confides.

Jewelry artisan Bhavesh, in India, created this pendant necklace to carry with it a symbolic message of world peace. "The pink tourmaline strings encourage peace and understanding, representing peace and harmony between mankind," he explains. Modeling humanity's peaceful coexistence, he embellished this unique sterling silver design with cultured pearls, pink tourmaline beads and faceted cubic zirconia stones.

He explains that the pearls are symbolic of innocence and faith, enhancing harmony between people, while the pendant's pink tourmalines, being symbols of humanity, encourage sympathy and understanding. Comprising the pendant's dome, cubic zirconia stones are believed to help keep selfishness and negative emotions at bay.

Labradorite stones open the door to a world of change and renewal. Mexico's Patricia Guzman works with this precious gem to create this jewelry set, composed of a beaded necklace and dangle earrings. Accented by 14k gold-plated stainless steel, the pieces boast a combination of labradorite, cubic zirconia and pink cultured pearls, whose palette exudes graceful beauty.

Climb these ladders to reach a fantastic oceanic world, presented by Neeru Goel. Crafted by Indian artisans with masterful expertise in jewelry arts, these sterling silver dangle earrings showcase a wondrous geometric design that embraces calcite, rainbow moonstone and lapis lazuli jewels, whose rectangular shapes shine with a palette of sea-themed hues.

An exquisite accessory comes directly from India to show the world the beauty of nature. Presented by Shanker, this sterling silver link bracelet is a high-quality piece of jewelry enhanced by a polished finish. The centerpieces are a variety of faceted gemstones in a geometric shape for a luxurious touch, including citrine, garnet, blue topaz, amethyst and peridot jewels totaling over 14 carats.

Handcrafted by Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub, this exquisite beaded bracelet features five strands of gemstones and brass beads on brown polyester cord that culminate in a clasp of small brass bells. Brightly colored lapis lazuli, red jasper, dyed blue calcite, and composite turquoise create a striking contrast with the golden-colored brass, making this bracelet a magnificent accessory.

Every day is a new challenge and world, and so there must be a unique style to wear! As an expert in jewelry, Indian artisan Bhavya Jain crafts a marvelous set of 14 stud earrings, each with a unique design made from sterling silver. The accessories come in a polished finish and feature a myriad of precious gemstones: reconstituted turquoise, onyx, garnet, citrine, amethyst, carnelian, cubic zirconia, ruby, labradorite and cultured pearls.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

Dancing gracefully at the bottom of these dangle earrings, lotus pendants represent your soul and its spiritual side, shining for the world. Balinese artisan Wayan Trisna uses sterling silver to create this stunning design, inspired by the traditional Chakra doctrine. Garnet, amethyst, carnelian, rose quartz, recon turquoise, peridot and citrine jewels adorn the pieces as a representation of the union between your inner energies.