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True North
Leather Braided Cord Bracelet with a Sterling Silver Compass
True North, Leather Braided Cord Bracelet with a Sterling Silver Compass
Size: 0.1" H x 0.7" Diam.
Henry Anthony Sanny
Henry Anthony Sanny pays homage to the unwavering accuracy of the compass in this handsome bracelet. Two bands of braided dark brown leather surround the wrist. Sterling silver elements anchor each... read more$89.95Artist: Henry Anthony Sanny
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Sea Star
Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Silver Starfish Charm Bracelet
Sea Star, Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Silver Starfish Charm Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Cahya Krisna
Four oval cultured freshwater pearls float gracefully next to a cute starfish in this pretty charm bracelet from Bali. Artisan Cahya Krisna crafts the design by hand from sterling silver, closing the... read more$59.99Artist: Cahya Krisna
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Starfish Love
Beaded Cultured Freshwater Pearl Garnet Starfish Bracelet
Starfish Love, Beaded Cultured Freshwater Pearl Garnet Starfish Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Matta
Matta pays homage to the sea in this exquisite bracelet. Natural pearls are paired with garnet beads which form the band, while a hill tribe silver starfish charm dangles below. The charm exhibits the... read more$39.99Artist: Matta
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Hill Tribe Conch
Karen Silver Beaded Bracelet with Conch Charm from Thailand
Hill Tribe Conch, Karen Silver Beaded Bracelet with Conch Charm from Thailand
Length: 7"
Siranya
Handcrafted from silver by Karen hill tribe artisans, a conch shell charm dangles at the center of this bracelet from Thailand. Siranya designs this bracelet, which circles the wrist with Karen silver... read more$37.99Artist: Siranya
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Anchor Me
Onyx Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Nautical Anchor Charm
Anchor Me, Onyx Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Nautical Anchor Charm
Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Asmara Putra
Ideal for an everyday look, this charming stretch bracelet comes from talented Balinese artisan Asmara Putra. The attractive accessory features shiny round beads of onyx interspersed with floral... read more$37.99$30.39Artist: Asmara Putra
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White Starfish Love
Cultured Pearl Garnet Hill Tribe Silver Starfish Bracelet
White Starfish Love, Cultured Pearl Garnet Hill Tribe Silver Starfish Bracelet
Length: 8.75"
Matta
Matta captures the allure of the sea in this stylish bracelet. The band is comprised of white cultured pearls and tiny garnets, while a 950 starfish charm dangles below. The charm bears the marks of... read more$39.99Artist: Matta
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Anchor of Hope in Pistachio
Sterling Silver Anchor Bracelet with Green Cotton Cords
Anchor of Hope in Pistachio, Sterling Silver Anchor Bracelet with Green Cotton Cords
Length: 7"
Neetu Barathi
This nautical-themed unisex pendant bracelet is designed by India's Neetu Barathi. Bridging pistachio green cords, a polished sterling silver pendant is shaped like an anchor. In addition to their... read more$29.99$23.99Artist: Neetu Barathi
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Anchor of Hope in Brown
Brown Cotton Cord and Sterling Silver Anchor Bracelet
Anchor of Hope in Brown, Brown Cotton Cord and Sterling Silver Anchor Bracelet
Length: 7"
Neetu Barathi
This nautical-themed unisex pendant bracelet is designed by India's Neetu Barathi. Bridging brown cords, a polished sterling silver pendant is shaped like an anchor. In addition to their association... read more$29.99$23.99Artist: Neetu Barathi
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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.
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Henry Anthony Sanny Sterling silver and leather jewelry
Henry's jewelry collections for men are influenced by his Indonesian surroundings, as well as by his admiration of Japanese artistry.