peace symbol

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 collabouration. 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 honour 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.

jewellery artisan Bhavesh, in India, created this pendant necklace to carry with it a symbolic message of world peace. "The pink tourmaline strings encourage peace and understanding, representing peace and harmony between mankind," he explains. Modeling humanity's peaceful coexistence, he embellished this unique sterling silver design with cultured pearls, pink tourmaline beads and faceted cubic zirconia stones.

He explains that the pearls are symbolic of innocence and faith, enhancing harmony between people, while the pendant's pink tourmalines, being symbols of humanity, encourage sympathy and understanding. Comprising the pendant's dome, cubic zirconia stones are believed to help keep selfishness and negative emotions at bay.

Siriporn in Thailand works with serpentine beads dyed to a pretty shade of teal and tiny garnet gems to create this excellent beaded wrap bracelet. The gems are knotted on brown leather cords. The bracelet can be fastened at one of two lengths with a 950 silver button that is stamped with the peace symbol.

Members of the Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Association find a new take on a symbol originating in 1958. Crafted of silver, the pendant depicts the peace symbol so popular in the 1960s and '70s, and they add a heart, an olive branch and a creamy cultured pearl.

"We're inspired by what we're living today, and this made me think that we need to be united to create a better world and united to achieve peace," the Guatemalan artisan says. "This pendant represents the strength of union needed for us to achieve, together, the victory of peace. This image was designed for one of the first marches for Nuclear Disarmament in London, and later became widely used as a symbol for peace."

She displays the pendant on a brown leather cord.

Amethyst stones are symbols of peace, unity and serenity. Their charming purple tone brings a luxurious accent to any accessory like these rhodium-plated sterling silver dangle earrings. Designed by India's Tishita Jain, they feature leafy motifs and faceted amethyst stones totaling four carats.

Bright gems bring vibrant energy to a sterling silver bracelet from Alok Jain. At the center is amethyst, gem of spiritual wisdom, followed by citrine, stone of protection and peace. Garnet, symbol of love and compassion, is next, and blue topaz, stone of spiritual rejuvenation, completes the set.

.925 Sterling silver wit rhodium plate.

Polished for a regal look, this sublime accessory shines with the essence of the Balinese landscapes. Crafted by local artisans with expertise in jewellery arts, Sukartini's sterling silver pendant necklace features a polished finish that gracefully enriches the natural beauty of the main jewel: a cultured pearl in white hues, a symbol of peace.

The classic baroque enchantment merges with Bali's stunning jewels in a sublime creation crafted by the talented hands of Ego Agusnata. The artisan reunites elegance with natural grace in these 18k gold-plated dangle earrings, whose refined accents in a polished finish are enriched by cultured pearls in a peach hue, a symbol of romance.

Divine cultured pearls in a white hue ornament these delightful dangle earrings crafted by Ezequiel Tapia as a symbol of innocence and peace. The design is made in Mexico following a sophisticated process that gives the pieces a high-quality finish, featuring polished sterling silver knots at the top for a graceful touch.

Historical figures have been crowned with olive leaves, strongly associated with victory and peace. Often present in many artworks, this elegant symbol is now the inspiration for Ketut Jagrasunu's newest creation. Working with sterling silver, the Balinese artisan crafts this pendant necklace in a polished finish, setting a faceted amethyst stone totaling four carats.

Rose quartz beads form this handmade necklace by Thai artisan Tipa. Centering the strand of pink stones, a row of sterling silver flower-shaped beads are clustered with a pendant dangling beneath them. The pendant is a simple disc crafted by the Karen hill tribe, with the om symbol stamped onto it, a reminder of peace and thoughtfulness. The necklace closes with a sterling silver clasp and extender chain.

Nyoman Rena designs an original ring made radiant with its carnelian heart. Crafted with sterling silver, the ring is shaped like a lotus flower. The exotic padma ("lotus") is regarded as a symbol of holiness and divinity.

.925 Sterling silver