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124 items
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Buddha's Earrings, Multi-Gemstone Sterling Silver Buddha Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Made Wardika
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
Kolkata Cross, Sterling Silver and Peridot Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Shanker
$130.49 Wholesale$144.99$130.49 -
Crest of Ganesha, Amethyst and Silver Ganesha Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Made Wardika
$76.49 Wholesale$84.99$76.49 -
Radiant Cross, Citrine and Sterling Silver Necklace with Cross Pendant
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$184.49 Wholesale$204.99$184.49 -
Blessed Trinity, Handmade Silver Cross Necklace with Moonstones
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$98.99 Wholesale$109.99$98.99 -
Sacred Memory, Larimar and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$179.99 Wholesale$199.99$179.99 -
Kolkata Cross, Iolite and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Shanker
$134.99 Wholesale$149.99$134.99 -
Faithful Fusion, Multi-Gemstone Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$187.19 Wholesale$207.99$187.19 -
Lilac Spirituality, Amethyst and Sterling Silver Necklace with Cross Pendant
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$179.99 Wholesale$199.99$179.99 -
Love for the Cross, Cultured Pearl Heart and Cross Long Pendant Necklace
Length: 34"
Ketut Sulastri
$130.49 Wholesale$144.99$130.49 -
Spiritual Ganesha, Hindu God Ganesha Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Bhavya Jain
$112.49 Wholesale$124.99$112.49 -
Golden Faith, Citrine and Composite Turquoise Cross Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$151.19 Wholesale$167.99$151.19 -
Cross Glimmer, Gold Plated Onyx Rosary Crafted in Bali
Length: 18"
Ketut Sulastri
$125.99 Wholesale$139.99$125.99 -
Mighty Garuda, Men's Sterling Silver Hindu God Garuda Pendant Necklace
Shivani Choudhary
$148.49 Wholesale$164.99$148.49 -
Sacred Trinity, Garnet and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$103.49 Wholesale$114.99$103.49 -
Legacy of Faith, Cross-Themed 5-Carat Faceted Multi-Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Neeru Goel
$166.49 Wholesale$184.99$166.49 -
Harmony in White, Cultured Pearl and Amethyst Necklace with Cross Pendant
Length: 17.75"
Neeru Goel
$143.99 Wholesale$159.99$143.99 -
Luminous Hope, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace Crafted in India
Length: 18"
Hema
$34.19 Wholesale$37.99$34.19 -
Holy Sacrifice in Green, Peridot and Sterling Silver Necklace with Cross Pendant
Length: 1.4" x 0.8" W x 0.2" D
Komang Suastra
$205.19 Wholesale$227.99$205.19 -
Precious Trinity, Cross Pendant Necklace with Blue Topaz Gems
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$94.49 Wholesale$104.99$94.49 -
Ram Sita Union, Hindu-Themed Carved Tulsi Wood Beaded Necklace from India
Sumit Dhawan
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Sacred Trinity, Sterling Silver and Moonstone Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$134.99 Wholesale$149.99$134.99 -
Adorned Cross, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Ornate Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Neetu Barathi
$103.49 Wholesale$114.99$103.49 -
Green Tranquility, Peridot and Sterling Silver Necklace with Cross Pendant
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$179.99 Wholesale$199.99$179.99 -
Floral Faith, Floral Cross Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Shivani Choudhary
$98.99 Wholesale$109.99$98.99 -
Accompanied by Christ, Highly Polished Sterling Silver Crucifix Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Made Sri
$80.99 Wholesale$89.99$80.99 -
Deep Devotion, Onyx Agate Hematite Beaded Necklace with Steel Cross Pendant
Sumit Dhawan
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Glorious Lakshmi, Hindu Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.5"
Ajay Patil
$94.49 Wholesale$104.99$94.49 -
Sacred Symbols, Carnelian Necklace with Reversible Ganesha Om Steel Pendant
Sumit Dhawan
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Divine Hanuman, Sterling Silver Hinduism Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.5"
Ajay Patil
$205.19 Wholesale$227.99$205.19 -
Kumbhakarna Protection, Men's Traditional Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Buana
$133.19 Wholesale$147.99$133.19 -
Golden Cross, Rhodium Plated Citrine Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$94.49 Wholesale$104.99$94.49 -
Verdant Cross, Peridot and Composite Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Shanker
$116.99 Wholesale$129.99$116.99 -
Bound in Faith, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Neetu Barathi
$112.49 Wholesale$124.99$112.49 -
Dorje Flower, Classic Sterling Silver Dorje Pendant Necklace from India
Shivani Choudhary
$124.19 Wholesale$137.99$124.19 -
Glowing Cross, 22k Gold Plated Cultured Pearl Rosary from Bali
Length: 18"
Ketut Sulastri
$139.49 Wholesale$154.99$139.49 -
Lustrous Cross, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace with Cultured Pearls
Shivani Choudhary
$170.99 Wholesale$189.99$170.99 -
Divine Strength, Ganesha-Themed Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Beaded Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Dazzle with Faith, Multi-Gemstone Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$125.99 Wholesale$139.99$125.99 -
Shiva's Might, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Depicting Shiva's Trident
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Vibrant Cross, 925 Sterling Silver and Composite Turquoise Cross Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$134.99 Wholesale$149.99$134.99 -
Beautiful Faith, Amethyst Sterling Silver Dot Motif Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$196.19 Wholesale$217.99$196.19 -
Majestic Ganesha, Ganesha Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$85.49 Wholesale$94.99$85.49 -
Precious Faith, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace with Polished Finish
Neetu Barathi
$58.49 Wholesale$64.99$58.49 -
Gethsemane Prayer, Amethyst and Bone Jesus Pendant Necklace from Java
Length: 19"
Rosalia Tarigan
$116.99 Wholesale$129.99$116.99 -
Lord Prayer, Tiger's Eye Lava Stone Steel Beaded Cross Pendant Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$35.99 Wholesale$39.99$35.99 -
Shiva's Grace, Sterling Silver Shiva Trident Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$94.49 Wholesale$104.99$94.49 -
Dazzling Cross, Jali Openwork Sterling Silver Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace
Neetu Barathi
$116.99 Wholesale$129.99$116.99 -
Glory of the Crimson Trinity, 1-Carat Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace with 22k Gold Plating
Alok Jain
$202.49 Wholesale$224.99$202.49 -
Rejoicing Ganesha, Sterling Silver Hindu God Ganesha Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
Faithful Garden, Traditional Talavera Blue Ceramic Cross Pendant Necklace
Monica Vazquez
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Violet Cross, Amethyst and Composite Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Shanker
$121.49 Wholesale$134.99$121.49 -
Graceful Ganesha, Sterling Silver Ganesha Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 17.25"
Neetu Barathi
$67.49 Wholesale$74.99$67.49 -
Delightful Faith, Gold Plated Moonstone and Garnet Rosary from Bali
Length: 18"
Ketut Sulastri
$152.99 Wholesale$169.99$152.99 -
Fiery Cross, Sterling Silver and Carnelian Stone Cross Pendant Necklace
Alok Jain
$143.99 Wholesale$159.99$143.99 -
Ganesha Chakra, Multi-Gemstone Ganesha Chakra Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$215.99 Wholesale$239.99$215.99 -
Beautiful Faith, Garnet and Sterling Silver Dot Motif Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$196.19 Wholesale$217.99$196.19 -
Grinning Cross, Sterling Silver Skull Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.25"
Shivani Choudhary
$170.99 Wholesale$189.99$170.99 -
Heart Stars, Sterling Silver Filigree Heart Necklace from Java
Length: 18"
Selly Sagita
$52.19 Wholesale$57.99$52.19 -
Celtic Reverence, Celtic Cross Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.25"
Shivani Choudhary
$233.99 Wholesale$259.99$233.99 -
Ganesha Egg, Egg-Shaped Sterling Silver Ganesha Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Arunima
$197.99 Wholesale$219.99$197.99 -
Petite Cross, Oxidized Sterling Silver Petite Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Nyoman Ariawan
$232.19 Wholesale$257.99$232.19 -
Saint Christopher, Saint Christopher Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Java
Length: 19.75"
Jenny Setiawan
$116.99 Wholesale$129.99$116.99 -
Stay Faithful, Faith-Themed Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Pendant Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Fernando and David
$25.19 Wholesale$27.99$25.19 -
Sacred Arrow, Men's Saint Thaddeus Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Narek
$78.30 Wholesale$87$78.30 -
Ganesha Blessing, Amethyst and Bone Ganesha Necklace from Bali
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$112.49 Wholesale$124.99$112.49 -
Our Mother of Guadalupe, Hand-Painted Howlite Lady of Guadalupe Pendant Necklace
Josefina and Cecilia
$43.19 Wholesale$47.99$43.19 -
Holy Trinity, Amethyst and Silver Cross Necklace with Rhodium Plating
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$94.49 Wholesale$104.99$94.49 -
Glorious Faith, Ornate Sterling Silver Cross Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Kadek Hendra
$386.99 Wholesale$429.99$386.99 -
Pensive Buddha, Men's Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Buddha Motif
Shivani Choudhary
$197.99 Wholesale$219.99$197.99 -
Cross Your Heart, Balinese Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Nyoman Ariawan
$224.99 Wholesale$249.99$224.99 -
Blessed Mary, Handmade Amethyst and Sterling Silver Rosary Y-Necklace
Length: 31.5"
Ketut Sulastri
$98.99 Wholesale$109.99$98.99 -
Calm Buddha, Calm Buddha Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
Length: 20"
Shivani Choudhary
$103.49 Wholesale$114.99$103.49 -
Christian Elation, Amethyst and Chalcedony Cross Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 19.25"
Neetu Barathi
$89.99 Wholesale$99.99$89.99 -
Gemstone Cross, Gold Plated Garnet and Moonstone Rosary from Bali
Length: 35"
Ketut Sulastri
$233.99 Wholesale$259.99$233.99 -
Earthy Cross, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.25"
Tipa
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Shiva Lingam, Shiva-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.5"
Ajay Patil
$103.49 Wholesale$114.99$103.49 -
Serene Om, Shining Sterling Silver Om Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20.25"
Shivani Choudhary
$103.49 Wholesale$114.99$103.49 -
Trimukhi Hanuman, Traditional Sterling Silver Hanuman Pendant Necklace
Ajay Patil
$116.99 Wholesale$129.99$116.99 -
Cross of Salvation, Gold Plated Amethyst Rosary Crafted in Bali
Length: 34"
Ketut Sulastri
$197.99 Wholesale$219.99$197.99 -
Starry Heavens, Unique Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Neetu Barathi
$151.19 Wholesale$167.99$151.19 -
Sacred Realm, Artisan Crafted Cross Pendant Necklace with Larimar
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$106.19 Wholesale$117.99$106.19 -
Profession of Faith, Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Length: 18"
Sarote Lochotinunt
$53.99 Wholesale$59.99$53.99 -
Star of Peace, Reconstituted Turquoise Star of David Pendant Necklace
Michael Krainer
$89.99 Wholesale$99.99$89.99
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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.
Featured Reviews
Rita
May 16, 2022
Boho beachy look
I really love the mix of earthy colors with turquoise. The cross is really nice too! Looks like good quality silver. The hook is easy and convenient. Perfect length. I really love the casual beachy look to this necklace. Thx!!
Judith
Jan 23, 2018
What a beautiful design!
I love this! So beautifully made and just the right size. I'll be wearing it every day. I hope the artist will make more of these. He certainly deserves 5 stars and more besides. Thank you very much! What a beautiful design! I hope to order the matching ring too.
Cross Necklace
I loved this necklace when I sawit, but when it arrived I was blown away! It was even more beautiful. It's a very high quality also.
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Alok Jain Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry
"My journey into handicrafts has been great, yet the highlight came in 1995, when the Sultan of Brunei placed an order for my designs!"
Latest Update“I joined Novica way back in 2002 when the company was just a couple of years old. I owe a lot to Novica. It has helped me shape my... read more
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