pretty decor

Fernando Castro crafts a magnificent sculpture inspired by the Peruvian horse, known as el caballo de paso. Introduced by Spaniards during the colonial era, these horses have played an important role in the history of the Americas. The horse is carved by hand of dark mahogany to feature an impressive level of detail. An intricate leather saddle and straps are accented with sterling silver.

Highly polished sterling silver hooks glint and catch the light as exquisite round jade beads dangle from them. Matta of Thailand, who crafts the attractive earrings, says that even before she worked full-time as an artisan , "...people would ask, 'are you going to a party?' because I was always wearing jewelry. I love wearing nice things – I always have." With their gorgeous green color and timeless style, these are earrings you'll wear to parties, to work, or just out to the movies.

Designed by Bali's Dewi Putera, these dangle earrings have a wonderfully vintage look. Ornate teardrops of sterling silver are accented with 18k gold plate and adorned with 1.5 carats of glowing garnet.

Indian jali or openwork is a common motif in India's jewelry, home decor and architecture. Ajay Patil uses it here to create this pretty sterling silver cocktail ring. The oval ring features an ornate motif on the crown with a brightly polished finish.