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This busy little hummingbird is burning the midnight oil collecting nectar. This garden scene is hand-painted by western Mexican artisan Edith Orozco and framed by small gold dots on a papier mache heart-shaped pendant necklace. It is finished with a black knotted cord.

This sleek and contemporary bar necklace is presented by the talented Jantana in Thailand. Working in 24k gold vermeil with her signature brushed satin finish, she adds sparkling pink tourmaline, the gemstone of kindness and tolerance and it also represents October´s birthstone, to a pendant of elegant simplicity. The pendant is suspended on a gold vermeil rolo chain.

.925 sterling silver

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring this pinwheel pendant necklace from Alok Jain. 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. In this sterling silver necklace includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. The 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.

.925 Sterling silver.

This unique bracelet is a long band of braided beads which wrap around your wrist various times, then fastened using a Tibetan-style pewter button. It is made by artisan Domingo Reanda, who was taught the basics of weaving by his farming family, but he found he had a real talent for this and other handcrafts.

Artisan Domingo explains, "To create this bracelet, I found inspiration in the color green, known as the hue of clover, symbolizing luck. Additionally, I incorporated shades of gold and yellow, which in numerous cultures symbolize financial abundance. I aspire for this bracelet to serve as a constant reminder that numerous blessings await, and maintaining a positive attitude will perpetually draw positive surprises into your life."

Mexico's Armando Sobreyra promises a pleasant moment with this stunning ceramic decanter for those tasty tequila beverages. The artisan crafts the accessory in the shape of a ring, with the cap charmingly disguised as a jewel. The body features a combination of ivory and white hues arranged in a classic floral pattern, whereas a centered-agave painting finishes the piece with a nod to Mexico's natural richness.

Inca culture serves as the basis for the design of this pair of ceramic pendant necklaces from Peruvian artisan Dina. One pendant has a pink and white background and the other a blue and white backdrop; each is filled with symbols and shapes that recall the geometric motifs found on ancient artifacts. Hand painted in various vivid hues, the pendants hang from black nylon cord and are crowned with blue and red beads.

How Incan royalty adorned themselves for ceremonies forms the basis for Andean artisan Dina's design of this beaded bracelet pair. She has included handmade brown ceramic beads in each of the two bracelets which compose the set as well as smooth glass beads in a lilac color. Each stretch bracelet is unique, however, as one is adorned with amethyst and the other features ceramic beads hand-painted with lines and circles.