different necklaces

Crafted from Taxco sterling silver, the stylized face of a noble tortoise forms the pendant for this necklace by Angel Ortiz. Intricate oxidized patterns decorate the wise visage, which centers black rubber cord with a sterling clasp.

Crowned with protective eyes, three hearts center the dramatic design of this necklace. Maria Belen Nilson celebrates Mexican artistry through her original jewelry collections, creating a sterling silver necklace with classic details enhanced by a combination polished and oxidized finish.

Resembling flower buds that gleam radiantly in the light, links of high-polish sterling silver encircle the neck. Mexican artisan duo Graeme and Philip Watson create this link necklace in the traditional style of Taxco handicrafts.

By Mexico's Roy Nilson, this beautiful necklace takes the form of an amulet known as the hamsa, which means "five" in Arabic. It is considered a defense against the evil eye. Popular in Jewish culture, its five fingers can represent the five books of the Torah and the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which represents one of the holy names of God. It is also a reminder to praise God with all five senses.

Handcrafted of sterling silver, the necklace showcases Taxco artistry.

Three leaves of different sizes each flaunt unique colors. Together, they center a modern necklace by Guillermo Arregui. He transforms Mexico's legendary Taxco silver into two of the pendants, bathing one in 22k gold. The third is richly textured and crafted of gleaming copper. All are worn together on a sleek silver chain.

Distinctly different, this jewelry set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centers the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

This charming pendant necklace by Josefina and Cecilia captures the beauty of Mexico’s nature with vibrant hummingbirds, blossoming flowers and tender hearts expertly hand-painted on smooth pinewood. Boasting a reversible flip pendant, each side tells a different story in rich, rainbow hues that stand out against the natural wood grain. A chic brown waxed cord and subtle metallic touches complete this versatile, wearable art piece.

Passion, harmony and grace emerge from the different motifs that ornament this charming curated gift set from Mexico. Josefina and Cecilia showcase their talent and expert eye for jewelry in this pendant necklace and pair of dangle earrings made from natural howlite stones and accented with 14k gold-plated steel pieces. Painted by hand with magical floral motifs, the accessories also feature a heart shape that creates a romantic aura around your ensembles.

This carefree snow white cotton sleeveless blouse gathers at the yoke, creating a breezy silhouette with a little bit of swing. Handcrafted by Mexican artisan Manuela Gomez, the cotton fabric is handwoven on a traditional backstrap loom. Colorful hand embroidered flowers and circles ring the neckline and hand embroidered accent stitches in a variety of colors line the arm and neck openings and the where the yoke meets the body of the blouse.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.