nice necklaces

The art of the ancient Incas serves as inspiration for this pair of ceramic pendant necklaces from Peruvian artisan Dina. Decorated with symbols and shapes that recall the ancient culture's architecture and textiles, the pendants are painted by hand using purple, yellow, red, and black colors against a white and blue background. Each pendant is crowned with a tubular bead painted with similar designs and tones and hangs from black nylon cord.

With the look of a carefully-assembled puzzle, this necklace is sure to steal your heart. Mexico's Fabiola Quevedo creates the multicolored pendant with fused glass techniques. A faux suede cord accented with sterling silver can be tied at the desired length. Please expect some variation in the colors and color placement.

The peaceful face of Buddha is captured in bone, carved by hand in the pendant of this Balinese necklace. Made Wardika designs the necklace, elaborating Buddha with a sterling silver headdress, accentuated by garnet and amethyst gemstones with a pair of cultured pearl earrings that dangle from Buddha's ears.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with colorful bohemian floral motifs, this hippie elephant will add a delightful touch to any wardrobe. Thai artisan Napat Chotpruekchookul handcrafts this pendant necklace, which circles the neck with adjustable black cotton cord.