simple bracelets

Braided brown cords play host to a helix of shining brass beads in this bracelet from Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub. She complements her design with dyed calcite beads in a cool turquoise hue. The bracelet closes at one of two lengths with a ringing brass bell.

Flowers in shades of blue, yellow, and orange encircle these sweet and simple wristband bracelets from Mexico. Artisan Antonio de la Cruz uses glass beads to fashion the two cheerful accessories.

In an appealingly simple design, artisan Napapat of Thailand presents a beaded cord bracelet. Sky-blue waxed polyester cords are hand-knotted with Karen hill tribe silver beads with a matte finish. The bracelet's length can be adjusted with the sliding knot.

.950 Silver

Many elements make this macrame beaded pendant bracelet by Guatemala’ Ricardo Gonzalez a triumph. The hand-painted heart on the coconut shell pendant showcasing the colors of the Guatemalan flag with a heart rate symbol is simply stunning just like the combination of blue and white cords knotted with the macrame technique. To top it off, two onyx beads flank each side of the centerpiece in this lovely design with adjustable sliding knot closure.