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Petal Rain in Aqua
Aqua Hydrangea Leaf Sterling Silver Teardrop Link Bracelet
Petal Rain in Aqua, Aqua Hydrangea Leaf Sterling Silver Teardrop Link Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Jose Luis Pariona
Peruvian artisan Jose Luis Pariona creates a lovely teardrop link bracelet through a distinct process. Hydrangea leaf is dyed a vivid aqua, highlighting the intricate veins of the leaf, then coated... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Jose Luis Pariona
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Petal Rain in Blue
Blue Hydrangea Leaf Sterling Silver Teardrop Link Bracelet
Petal Rain in Blue, Blue Hydrangea Leaf Sterling Silver Teardrop Link Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Jose Luis Pariona
Peruvian artisan Jose Luis Pariona creates a lovely teardrop link bracelet out of a distinct process. Hydrangea leaf is dyed a brilliant blue, highlighting the intricate veins of the leaf, then coated... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Jose Luis Pariona
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Woods of Chiquistlan
Handmade Gold-Accented Pine Needle Bracelet
Woods of Chiquistlan, Handmade Gold-Accented Pine Needle Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Laura Villalvazo
Artisan Laura Villalvazo of Mexico collects pine needles from the forest floors in Chiquistlan, Mexico, to create this unique and eco-friendly bracelet. The needles are cleaned, carefully woven... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Laura Villalvazo
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Three Violets
Purple Flowers in Resin Pendants on a Sterling Silver Chain
Three Violets, Purple Flowers in Resin Pendants on a Sterling Silver Chain
Length: 7"
Del Toro Family
The Del Toro Family of the Valley of Mexico captures tiny, delicate purple flowers to preserve forever in clear resin. They set these treasures in three pendants on a sterling silver chain bracelet.$27.99$25.19Artist: Del Toro Family
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Crimson Delight
Gold Accented Natural Rose Petal Waxed Cotton Cord Bracelet
Crimson Delight, Gold Accented Natural Rose Petal Waxed Cotton Cord Bracelet
Length: 6"
Danai
Symbolizing deep and passionate love, the magnificence of red rose petals is made eternal in this pendant bracelet from Thailand's Danai. A natural rose petal is given a round shape, resin-coated and... read more$29.99$26.99Artist: Danai
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Precious Forest
Gold-Accented Pine Needle Bracelet
Precious Forest, Gold-Accented Pine Needle Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Laura Villalvazo
Inspired by the beauty of the forest, Mexico's Laura Villalvazo creates this unique pendant bracelet. She gathers pine needles from the forest floors of Jalisco, weaving them into tight spirals that... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Laura Villalvazo
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Chiquistlan Charm
Handmade Cultured Pearl Charm Bracelet
Chiquistlan Charm, Handmade Cultured Pearl Charm Bracelet
Length: 5.5"
Laura Villalvazo
This unique charm bracelet is designed and crafted by Laura Villalvazo in Mexico. She forms hand-gathered pine needles into tight spirals, centering them with cool white cultured freshwater pearls.... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Laura Villalvazo
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Chiquistlan Charm
Pine Needle Charm Bracelet
Chiquistlan Charm, Pine Needle Charm Bracelet
Length: 5.5"
Laura Villalvazo
This unique charm bracelet is designed and crafted by Laura Villalvazo in Mexico. She forms hand-gathered pine needles into tight spirals, centering them with colored nuggets of volcanic lava stone.... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Laura Villalvazo
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Red Anahuac Flowers
Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Three Flowered Pendants
Red Anahuac Flowers, Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet with Three Flowered Pendants
Length: 7"
Del Toro Family
The ancient Valley of Anahuac was the home to the Aztec Empire, and today is the home of Mexico City. It is also home to the Del Toro Family, who live on its northeastern edge. They works to make this... read more$27.99$25.19Artist: Del Toro Family
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Turquoise Trio
Blue Resin and Flower Pendants on a Sterling Silver Chain
Turquoise Trio, Blue Resin and Flower Pendants on a Sterling Silver Chain
Length: 7"
Del Toro Family
The Del Toro Family of the Valley of Mexico captures tiny, delicate aquamarine-colored flowers to preserve forever in clear resin. They set these treasures in three pendants on a sterling silver... read more$27.99$25.19Artist: Del Toro Family
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts


Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.


Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.


Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.


women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.


Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.
Featured Artist
Jose Luis Pariona Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry
"After working with my uncle, I still hoped that one day I'd go back to crafting jewelry. I felt as though my heart was saying, 'Come on, Jose, you have to do this!'"