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Cat lovers, rejoice! This pair of dangle earrings features an abstract depiction of a cat's head made from hand-carved horn in a design by Balinese artisan Ayu Ary. The splendid earrings are framed by sterling silver accents and pear garnet gemstones that give them a final touch of cuteness.

Just as unique as the artist's personality, this mixed media work was painted by Reza Dwakiss as an ode to self-expression and social acceptance. The artist in Java uses bright red and blue acrylic to create the painting, while permanent marker supplies the work with bold, graphic style.

Working in a palette of red, white and blue, Made Ardika explores the balance of energy, representing minor negative energy in black. "Energy, especially that which exists in this universe, gives its influence to human life," the artist says. "Red is symbolizing the huge, very powerful energy that can be balanced by the force of white, which represents purity, patience and tranquility. Even negative energy will not affect this balance of power that leads to harmony and peace in life."

"Twilight gave me the inspiration to create this work. The bustle of dusk above the trees and rocks as storks scramble for a place to rest. The noise and composition of the flock mark the end of the rotation of the time of day. That dusk became a beautiful resting place after a day of struggling to find the sweet and the bitter of life," says Balinese artist A. A. Darmayuda of this impressive Surrealist-style painting he crafted using oil paint on canvas. The composition and colours create a hypnotizing scene that will command everyone's attention the minute they set eyes on it.

This stunning pair of sterling silver dangle earrings is from Balinese artisan Lenny. Handcrafted from sterling silver, the earrings have a total of one carat of garnets, which glisten brightly from within bezel settings. Near the edges of the earrings, four pear-shaped accents of 18k gold glow warmly. The beautifully detailed openwork, with its dainty vine motifs and abstract hearts, accentuates the lovely, feminine appeal.