silver dragons

Dragons are mystical creatures often related to power and wisdom. Inspired by these mythological beasts, Balinese artisan Dewi Putera handcrafts this sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring a faceted one-carat prasiolite stone, believed to attract prosperity.

Dragons are magical creatures often related to power and wisdom. Inspired by these mythological beasts, Balinese artisan Dewi Putera handcrafts this sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring a faceted one-carat citrine stone, believed to attract success.

Resting on a swirling halo, a fierce dragon is crafted of sterling silver in this pendant necklace from Bali. Dewa Arimbawa designs the necklace, which features 3.5 carats of natural garnet gemstones that circle part of the ring. A combination of finishes perfectly accentuates the dragon's features.

Honor the indomitable and valiant fire that lives inside you with a design from the Balinese lands. Artisan Dewi Putera works with sterling silver to recreate the image of a dragon in this wrap ring, adorned with the region's traditional details and a natural garnet stone of passion.

Icy blue stones hover over silver dragons on Wayan Asmana's gorgeous dangle earrings. Balinese artisans hand craft each earring from a sterling silver hoop, engraving the precious metal with a dragon motif that pops in an oxidized finish. Above, a blue topaz gemstone sparkles in a bezel setting.

A silver dragonfly takes you to the highest cloud: a Thai-inspired cloud. Artisan Panapha accents this beaded bracelet with leather, charmingly embracing a band made of cultured pearls in a natural white hue, each a symbol of innocence.

Tiny but mighty, Wayan Asmana's pretty dangle earrings feature a fierce dragon motif. Balinese artisans hand craft the dragon from sterling silver, engraving his body with scale-like details that pop with an oxidized finish. Above, a faceted citrine gemstone glows in a bezel setting.

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.

The Basuki dragon descends from heaven to offer you the stone of intuition: labradorite. Bali’s Nyoman Rena takes on the task of immortalizing the dragon’s wise figure in this sterling silver necklace, whose pendant combines the region’s traditional tales with high jewelry.

Regal in its beauty, this cuff bracelet is designed by Buana in Bali. Elegant dragons and intricate swirl patterns are handcrafted from sterling silver, framing a face that is carved by hand from bone. Colorful cultured pearls, citrine, and blue topaz gems accentuate this bracelet.

Two magnificent dragons meet themselves in a glorious design directly from Bali. Inspired by legends and the region's art, local artisans use sterling silver to create this cocktail ring, whose main muse is the mythical dragon, a popular symbol of royalty, power and good fortune. All crafted in the island's classic style, the ring also has faceted garnet stones around the band, displaying a gorgeous red light and totaling over one carat.

Prevalent in both Hindu and Buddhist stories, Basuki is a nagaraja, one of the "king serpents." Balinese artisan Nyoman Rena designs this sterling silver cuff bracelet, which features the image of Basuki on both sides. The dragons come together at the center, a single amethyst gem featured between them.