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Armenia Necklaces
127 items
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Evergreen Life, Hand-Painted Classic Tree of Life Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Twilight Elegance, Hand-Painted Purple and Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Harmonious Vision, Hand-Painted Geometric Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Superb Blue, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Tile Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Petroglyphs, Armenian Sun & Goat Petroglyph-Themed Brass Pendant Necklace
Mariam and Gor
$56.95 Wholesale$67$56.95 -
Classic Royal, Hand-Painted Classic Burgundy Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Stylish Azure, Topaz Macrame Choker Necklace Handmade in Blue Cotton Cords
Tehmine Gevorgyan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Refined Glamor, Handmade Macrame Long Pendant Necklace with Jasper Stone
Tehmine Gevorgyan
$33.15 Wholesale$39$33.15 -
Solar Garden, Hand-Painted Warm-Toned Leafy Round Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Petals in Mint, Mint and Red Flower Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Yerevan's Hexagon, Sterling Silver Hexagon-Shaped Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Shant Keshishian
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Lovely Libra, Sterling Silver Libra Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Cord
Levon Kuchatyan
$28.90 Wholesale$34$28.90 -
Shades of Fieriness, Armenian Handmade Brown and Black Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Sergey Chobanyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Pomegranate Bloom, Hand-Painted Pomegranate-Shaped Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Vital Blossom, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Petals in Red, Handcrafted Red Bloom Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Flower of Vitality, Handmade Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Black and Brown
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Memories from Home, Inspirational Sterling Silver House Cord Pendant Necklace
Garik Khumaryan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Summery Colors, Multicolor Agate Beaded Choker Necklace with Leather Accents
Tehmine Gevorgyan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Harmonious Talisman, Hand-Carved Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Noble Fire, Artisan-Made Red and Ivory Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Yanina Mirzoyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Enigmatic Rose, Polished Sterling Silver Rose Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Tsolak Koshtoyan
$28.90 Wholesale$34$28.90 -
Infinity Talisman, Traditional Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Spiral Embrace, Brass Pendant Necklace with Classic Armenian Spiral Motif
Karine Margaryan
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Distinguished Molecule, Geometric Wine Molecule Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Movses Hovsepian
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Romance in Armenia, Embroidered Floral Heart-Shaped Filigree Pendant Necklace
Maral Shohmahlian
$82.45 Wholesale$97$82.45 -
Eclipse in Yerevan, Polished Geometric Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Shant Keshishian
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
Warm Modernity, Warm-Toned Ceramic Pendant Necklace Crafted in Armenia
Zara Gasparyan
$58.65 Wholesale$69$58.65 -
Mammoth Legacy, Artisan Handmade Multi-Metal Mammoth Glyph Pendant Necklace
Aram Torunyan
$84.15 Wholesale$99$84.15 -
Sage's Memories, Owl-Themed Natural Flower Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Lusine Harutyunyan
$109.65 Wholesale$129$109.65 -
Melody Spiral, Modern Abstract Musical Note-Themed Brass Choker Necklace
Karine Margaryan
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
Eden Blessings, Antiqued Finish Classic Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Tsolak Koshtoyan
$84.15 Wholesale$99$84.15 -
Evergreen Grace, Handcrafted Natural Flower Necklace with Mint Resin Pendant
Ruzan Gevorgyan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Ancient Sun, Black and Brown Sun-Themed Ceramic Cord Pendant Necklace
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Sublime Spirals, Folk Art Spiral-Themed Pendant Necklace with Antiqued Finish
Karine Margaryan
$19.55 Wholesale$23$19.55 -
Radiant Universe, Star-Themed Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Black and Brown Hues
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Flying Jewels, Folk Art Antiqued Copper Multi-Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Sose Karakhanyan
$71.40 Wholesale$84$71.40 -
Sage's Romance, Owl-Themed Red Flower Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Lusine Harutyunyan
$101.15 Wholesale$119$101.15 -
Radiant Amulet of Bravery, Antique Finished Axe-Themed Men's Brass Pendant Necklace
Narek
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Spicy Droplets, Hand-Painted Ceramic Beaded Droplet Necklace in Orange
Zara Gasparyan
$39.95 Wholesale$47$39.95 -
Sacred Arrow, Men's Saint Thaddeus Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Narek
$73.95 Wholesale$87$73.95 -
Orchid Soul, Hand-Painted Orchid-Themed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Rita Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Bright Together, Polished Sterling Silver and Faux Leather Pendant Necklace
Arpi Babayan
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Heroic Axe, Men's Axe-Themed Antique-Finished Brass Pendant Necklace
Narek
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Radiant Together, Handcrafted Brass and Faux Leather Cord Pendant Necklace
Arpi Babayan
$28.90 Wholesale$34$28.90 -
The Virgo Emblem, Painted 18k Gold-Plated Virgo Enamel Pendant Necklace
Karno Davoudian
$118.15 Wholesale$139$118.15 -
The Libra Emblem, Painted 18k Gold-Plated Libra Enamel Pendant Necklace
Karno Davoudian
$118.15 Wholesale$139$118.15 -
Secret Scent, Antiqued Finish Bottle-Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace
Tsolak Koshtoyan
$186.15 Wholesale$219$186.15 -
Primaveral Bubbles, Natural Amethyst and Resin-Coated Flower Pendant Necklace
Ruzan Gevorgyan
$58.65 Wholesale$69$58.65 -
Chic Petroglyphs, Brass Pendant Necklace with Armenian Goat Petroglyph Motif
Mariam and Gor
$33.15 Wholesale$39$33.15 -
The Cancer Emblem, Painted 18k Gold-Plated Cancer Enamel Pendant Necklace
Karno Davoudian
$118.15 Wholesale$139$118.15 -
Lively Leo, Sterling Silver Leo Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Cord
Levon Kuchatyan
$28.90 Wholesale$34$28.90 -
Wise Guide, High-Polished Sterling Silver Owl Pendant Necklace with Cord
Manvel Petrosyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Classic Talisman, Hand-Carved Cultural Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Cyclical Hypnosis, Antiqued Hammered Round Copper Pendant Necklace
Hasmik and Musheg
$28.90 Wholesale$34$28.90 -
Tree of Life Circle, Tree of Life Themed Silver and Copper Long Pendant Necklace
Garik Khumaryan
$75.65 Wholesale$89$75.65 -
Hues of Power, Artisan-Made Bohemian Unisex Brown Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Sergey Chobanyan
$33.15 Wholesale$39$33.15 -
Teal Sky, Modern Ceramic and 925 Silver Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Zara Gasparyan
$56.95 Wholesale$67$56.95 -
Sylvan Spell, Round Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Forest Scape
Hasmik Abrahamyan
$67.15 Wholesale$79$67.15 -
Birdy Gems, Antiqued Copper and Multi-Gemstone Bird Pendant Necklace
Sose Karakhanyan
$45.90 Wholesale$54$45.90 -
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Mystic Whirl, Classic Handcrafted Blue and Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Shahe Harutyunyan
$14.45 Wholesale$17$14.45 -
Deconstructed Spirals, Modern Handcrafted Brass Pendant Necklace with Black Cord
Karine Margaryan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
New Sunshine, Oxidized Sun-Shaped Sterling Silver Long Pendant Necklace
Garik Khumaryan
$67.15 Wholesale$79$67.15 -
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One Alphabet, Whimsical Folk Art-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Tigran Nersisyan
$50.15 Wholesale$59$50.15 -
Memory of Spring, Spring-Themed Resin-Coated Natural Flower Pendant Necklace
Ruzan Gevorgyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Sonata in Silver, Violin-Themed Polished Sterling Silver Cord Pendant Necklace
Manvel Petrosyan
$33.15 Wholesale$39$33.15 -
Soft Feather, Adjustable Silver Feather-Themed Long Pendant Necklace
Narek
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Butterfly of Dreams, Fantasy-Inspired Sterling Silver Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Manvel Petrosyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
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Fearless Spirit, Inspirational Sterling Silver Motorcycle Pendant Necklace
Manvel Petrosyan
$33.15 Wholesale$39$33.15 -
The Taurus Emblem, Painted 18k Gold-Plated Taurus Enamel Pendant Necklace
Karno Davoudian
$118.15 Wholesale$139$118.15 -
Eternal Talisman, Handcrafted Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Magnetic Droplets, Hand-Painted Grey and Orange Ceramic Beaded Droplet Necklace
Zara Gasparyan
$39.95 Wholesale$47$39.95 -
Purrfection, Cat-Themed Minimalist Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Movses Hovsepian
$56.95 Wholesale$67$56.95 -
Wisdom Talisman, Hand-Carved Traditional Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Crimson Sentiments, Crimson and Blue Adjustable Glazed Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Rita Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Signs of Courage, Men's Bull Petroglyph Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Narek
$73.95 Wholesale$87$73.95 -
Spring Glint, Handmade Natural Flower Pendant Necklace with Cotton Cord
Ruzan Gevorgyan
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Memory of a Rose, Rose-Themed Pastel-Toned Glazed Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Rita Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Paradisiacal Triumph, Cotton and Amazonite Macrame Charm Necklace from Armenia
Tehmine Gevorgyan
$37.40 Wholesale$44$37.40 -
Duchess Sparkle, Embroidered Yellow Sterling Silver Filigree Pendant Necklace
Maral Shohmahlian
$82.45 Wholesale$97$82.45 -
Exquisite Droplets, Hand-Painted Green & Orange Ceramic Beaded Droplet Necklace
Zara Gasparyan
$39.95 Wholesale$47$39.95
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.
When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.
Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.
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Zara Gasparyan Hand-crafted jewelry
My designs are inspired by the petroglyphs (rock carvings) of Ughtasar, symbolizing life and eternity. Each piece carries its own meaning, and I like to create themed collections.
"I am Zara Gasparyan, an artist and specialist in decorative applied arts. I use local raw materials, specifically clay from the Sisian... read more
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