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The fabulous design of this necklace is by Indian designer Narayani. It is crafted by hand with iridescent pearls in stark contrast with black onyx gems. Sterling silver accents provide a sense of elegant drama to the design.

.925 Sterling silver

Luminous river pearls poise like rosebuds on delicate tendrils. Encircling the neck, they lead to a floral medallion and culminate in a joyous cascade. Sasina crafts a choker of extravagant beauty, combining the gems with sparkling black crystals on strands of sterling silver.

Delicately arranged by hand with dainty glass beads, these dreamy waterfall earrings showcase a diamond motif in a lively aqua shade complemented by brown, ivory and black beads. Sterling silver hooks add an extra touch of elegance to the design, which is crafted by members of the Pearls of the Sea Youth Group in El Salvador composed of talented young women who employ their artistic abilities to support their education.

These pretty earrings feature a rainbow cluster of glittering Swarovski crystals, topped by black crystals and swinging from sterling silver hooks. Artisan Alejandra Aceves names her original earring design Colors of Pride in homage to Gilbert Baker's rainbow-hued flag that became the symbol for LGBTQ rights in the USA. Whether you wear them in support, or just because of their multicolored versatility, it is sure to become a favorite in your jewelry wardrobe.

Add a touch of the night sky to your look with this lovely set of dangle earrings. Carolina Quiroa crafts them with a sterling silver stars and finishes them with a crescent moon in deep green Guatemalan jade. This jade is so dark, it looks almost black.

Dominican-born Carolina Quiroa has combined her life-long love for art and design with a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit. Her jewelry combines the colorful jade from her adopted Guatemalan homeland with larimar stones native to the Dominican Republic.

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.