youth bracelet

Thai designer Tiraphan Hasub conjures mystical elegance with the design of these crocheted bracelets. She works with brass replicas of the legendary Chinese coin, believed to bring wealth and success according to Feng Shui practices. The bracelet's colorful threads are centered by green, symbol of health, harmony and nature. Hasub includes rain tree wood and glass beads for the bracelets' clasps.

From Alok Jain, this sterling silver bracelet links colorful gems associated with chakras. Set in sterling silver, amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian total 4.2 gemstone carats. Clear and light purple stones are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo gems with 6th chakra (insight and perception), and the blue or light blue with the 5th, that of communication and truth. Green and pink stones are for love and compassion, linked to the heart, on the 4th chakra. For inner power and will, the 3rd chakra is associated with yellow gems, whereas emotion and sexuality are linked to red and orange gems for the 2nd chakra. Black gems are used to stimulate the 1st chakra, that of stability and security.

In Sanskrit, chakra refers to an energy vortex through which vital universal forces are channeled, and there are believed to be seven in the human body. When all seven are aligned the person feels a healthy sense of well-being.

.925 Sterling silver.

A friendly elephant charm is unforgettable on this beaded stretch bracelet from Thailand's Somluck Komolmith. The bracelet is strung with colorful beads and discs of jade and dyed quartz. The elephant charm is hand carved of jade and embraced with 18k gold plated brass.

Thai jewelry artisan Somluck Komolmith pays tribute to Thailand's beloved symbol in this striking beaded bracelet. The stretch bracelet is crafted from round and disc-shaped jade beads and adorned with a carved jade elephant charm. The artisan secures the charm to the bracelet using polished 18k gold plated brass for an elegant accent.

This avocado-colored cuff bracelet features a simple, yet impressive solid design. Presented by El Salvadoran artisans from Pearls of the Sea Youth Group, each bracelet is crafted by hand. These young artisans who live near the city of San Salvador hope to achieve a better education with their earnings.

With waves of blue and green and star patterns set in black, this beaded wristband bracelet is reminiscent of stargazing by the sea. The design is handcrafted by members of the Pearls of the Sea Youth Group from El Salvador, young women in a small island community.

Argentina and Francisco present this eco-friendly cuff bracelet, which is crafted by youth with disabilities in Guatemala. Beads formed from recycled paper in primarily green shades are accompanied by tiny green glass beads on the wired cuff.