different rings

Turquoise, the December birthstone, is sublime in earrings by Alon Diller. A gem that represents inner peace, turquoise is linked to friendship, loyalty and wisdom. These modern earrings are crafted by hand with fine silver in attractive rhombus shapes.

Can't get enough of beaded earrings? na Mirez has an answer for you with this set of seven unique pairs of beaded hoop earrings, one for each day of the week. All are crafted with petite glass beads in different colors, and are worn on sterling silver hooks.

Armando Ramírez's artistic vision permits him to see a different reality in discarded automotive parts and scrap metal. Transforming them into sculptures, he depicts a folk singer who strums his acoustic guitar. Leaning close to the vintage microphone, he sings lyrics that call for a better world.

Ramírez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

A handy accessory can make a difference in many situations. Crafted from black leather, this fanny pack is that handy help you need in your everyday. Mexican artisan Ricardo Hinojosa makes the design with two front pockets and a back compartment featuring a zipper closure. On top of that, it comes with an adjustable strap for comfortable wear.

Poised and ready to swoop in at the first sight of nectar is this inventively decorated hanging hummingbird alebrije from Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the bird's red and purple body is adorned with small yellow blossoms. The removable wings and tail feathers are green and terracotta with yellow tips. The bird can be hung using the metal ring on its back. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

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.

Flying on sapphire wings, a beautiful fairy makes dreams come true. Alejandro de Esesarte conjures her presence with sublime detail as he depicts her on a handcrafted steel wall sculpture. Features a ring for hanging.