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Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the Andean universe, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life. It is taken from a constellation of stars forming a square, and represents the universe connected to the centre of the world. It also symbolizes a stairway toward the most high. "For me, the chakana also represents spirituality," Maria Astuhuaman confides. "It serves as a medium of connection between us and the divine." The artisan presents a sterling silver chacana on this black faux leather bracelet.

Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the Andean universe, the chakana symbolizes order in family and community life. It is taken from a constellation of stars forming a square, and represents the universe connected to the centre of the world. It also symbolizes a stairway toward the most high. "For me, the chakana also represents spirituality," Maria Astuhuaman confides. "It serves as a medium of connection between us and the divine." The artisan presents a sterling silver chacana in a 10 mm-wide red faux leather bracelet.

How Incan royalty adorned themselves for ceremonies forms the basis for Andean artisan Dina's design of this beaded bracelet pair. She has included handmade brown ceramic beads in each of the two bracelets which compose the set as well as smooth glass beads in a lilac colour. Each stretch bracelet is unique, however, as one is adorned with amethyst and the other features ceramic beads hand-painted with lines and circles.

Inspired by the jewelry the Incas typically wore during ceremonies, Andean artisan Dina designs the three alluring beaded bracelets in this set. A mixture of hematite, handmade ceramic beads, and glossy blue beads is featured in each of the stretch bracelets, which are excellent on their own or worn together.

The culture of the ancient Incas serves as inspiration for the three handmade stretch bracelets that compose this set designed by Peruvian artisan Dina. Handcrafted beads with a circle motif predominate in one, another features petite 925 sterling silver beads, and the third is accented with hand-painted ceramic beads, blue sodalite and yellow beads. Each is distinct but complements the others beautifully.

From Andean artisan Dina comes a pair of charming beaded stretch bracelets in warm tones with an Inca-inspired style. Serpentine serves as the highlight of one of the bracelets while agate is the focal point of the other; both include handcrafted ceramic beads in subtle earth tones.

Peru is where the mountains touch the sky. With this jewellery set, you can almost feel the cool highland breezes. Dina crafts sleek cylindrical ceramic beads, some hand-painted in sky blue and others with Inca motifs. Additional terracotta accents and sterling silver globes distinguish the beautiful bracelet and matching earrings. The necklace clasp and earring hooks are sterling silver.