fancy rings

Step into the realm of contemporary style with this sterling silver band ring, embodying the essence of modern design inspired by the geometric allure of a cube. Created by Indian artisan Bhavya Jain, this eye-catching accessory features intricate openwork and interwoven rope-like accents, merging polished and darkened finishes to create a striking piece that radiates sophistication and flair.

This is a uniquely designed, eye-catching ring that is sure to impress. India's Pawanesh Gupta's design features a split-styled band that comes to fruition in an elegant crown with swirl and bead-motif. The deep blue lapis lazuli gemstone is set prominently against the sterling silver setting, creating a wonderfully complementary color scheme.

Sleek and contemporary, these rhombus-shaped sterling silver hoop earrings by India’s Bhavya Jain are all you need to make a bold fashion statement. Polished to perfection, they offer a radiant shine that makes them stand out, infusing your look with an air of minimalist charm.

A smooth tear-shaped cabochon of deep blue lapis lazuli is the center of attention in this elegant pendant necklace from India's Neeru Goel. The gem is set in sterling silver, ornately embellished with tiny silver balls that contrast with the darkly oxidized background. A fancy bale suspends the pendant on a classic sterling silver cable chain with a spring-ring clasp.

Bali's Ari Gunawan uses handwork and casting techniques combined with selective oxidization to achieve the exquisite detail in the wings of this sterling silver pendant necklace. The wings hang separately from the ends of the silver rolo chain and unite at the bottom with a twist-patterned ring. A smooth black onyx cabochon is set within a pear-shaped bezel below, as if to anchor the wings from their flight of fancy.

The mariachi, a distinctive musical style, is a musical group comprised of singers dressed as the traditional charro, or elegant gentleman cowboy from Jalisco. Women mariachis, however, do not dress as escaramuzas, the feminine counterpart of the charro, but adapt the men's dress. The narrow pants with their ornate silver buttons become a long skirt. The short jacket, white shirt and tie remain the same as does the fancy sombrero, and she traditionally wears silver earrings with her hair pulled back into braids or a ponytail. Working in ceramic, Luis Morales depicts a catrina as a mariachi.

The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean "elegant and polished." Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.

Using cotton candy colours, Matta in Thailand hand crafts a pair of dangle earrings that look good enough to eat. The artisan uses sterling silver jump rings to link an icy blue quartz gem with a purple amethyst orb, while matching sterling silver hooks finish the delectable pair.