pretty bracelets

Beads of quartz ranging from barely pink to carmine make up this pretty bracelet from Arshad Ullah in Thailand. The artisan alternates the gems with luminous cultured pearls and a single silver-plated bead.

Whatever you pull out of the closet, you can count on this pretty bracelet to pair perfectly with it. Lorena Cofiño in Guatemala crafts the colorful stretch bracelet from crystal beads, onyx, amethyst, garnet, jasper, aventurine and lapis lazuli.

Designed with bright beads, Eliasu Adams's pretty bracelet is the eco-friendly accent you've been looking for. Hand crafted by the Ghanaian artisan with polished sese wood beads and recycled glass beads, the bracelet features a durable elastic cord that allows you to slip it on and off with ease.

Polished chips of cool amazonite are showcased in this pretty stretch bracelet. The beaded bracelet is designed and crafted by Peru's Teodoro Melendez and Family.

Akwele Suma finds encouragement in the fearless women of the traditional Ghanaian markets to create a lovely accessory honoring their hardworking spirits. Working with recycled plastic, paper and sese wood beads, the artisan creates this pretty beaded stretch bracelet with yellow floral motifs as the central elements, symbolizing Akwele's best wishes for her people.

Simple and pretty, a polished sterling silver cross centers this bracelet from Asmara Putra in Bali. The stretch bracelet is strung with polished tiger's eye beads.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from faceted black onyx beads.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.

This pretty pair of beaded bracelets is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." One of the stretch bracelets is crafted from orange ceramic beads alternating with albesia and suar wood beads; the other bracelet features coconut wood beads.