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Highland Elements
Neutral Tones Macrame Bracelets from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Highland Elements, Neutral Tones Macrame Bracelets from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Length: 8"
Wakami
Wakami is an artisan collective whose work benefits over 500 Guatemalan women and their families. This bohemian-cool unisex bracelet set is crafted with macrame techniques, and each of the 3 bracelets... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Wakami
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Rugged Highlands
Set of 4 Hand Crafted Macrame Bracelets
Rugged Highlands, Set of 4 Hand Crafted Macrame Bracelets
Length: 8"
Wakami
Wakami is an artisan collective whose work benefits over 500 Guatemalan women and their families. This bohemian-cool unisex bracelet set is crafted with macrame techniques, and each of the 4 bracelets... read more$44.99$40.49Artist: Wakami
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Modern Abstraction
Leather and Sterling Silver Bracelet from Peru
Modern Abstraction, Leather and Sterling Silver Bracelet from Peru
Length: 7.25"
Carmen Anocibar
Peruvian designer Carmen Anocibar evokes abstract elegance for the original design of this bracelet. Crafted of black leather, the bracelet is centered by a sterling silver plaque with hypnotic... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Carmen Anocibar
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Bold Weave
Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Wristband Bracelet
Bold Weave, Men's Leather and Sterling Silver Wristband Bracelet
Length: 9"
Cahya Krisna
Sterling silver chain is carefully crafted to circle the wrist in this outstanding men's wristband bracelet from Bali. Working with local artisans, Cahya Krisna designs the bracelet, flanking the... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Cahya Krisna
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Bar Code
Modern Sterling Pendant Necklace
Bar Code, Modern Sterling Pendant Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Mary Geluda
Designer Mary Geluda in Brazil has a knack for creating unique contemporary jewelry. She crafts this necklace from sterling silver, with a pendant that consists of three slender bars of varied... read more$129.99$116.99Artist: Mary Geluda
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Iximche Jaguars
Leather Accent Sterling Silver Jaguar Pendant Bracelet
Iximche Jaguars, Leather Accent Sterling Silver Jaguar Pendant Bracelet
Length: 7"
Nicte Migliozzi
Crafted of sterling silver, the faces of five balam, or jaguars, are depicted in a pre-Hispanic style. Nicte Migliozzi crafts dramatic leather bracelet with sterling silver images. The jaguars are... read more$299.99$269.99Artist: Nicte Migliozzi
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Symmetric Beauty
Leather Accent Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Symmetric Beauty, Leather Accent Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 17.25"
Alida Madero
This symmetric beauty centers a length of Cuban link chain, crafted of sterling silver to feature a diamond shape bisected by rope designs and elaborated with petite leaves. Alida Madero presents a... read more$89.99$71.99Artist: Alida Madero
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Nature's Intrigue
Handmade Tiger's Eye and Leather Beaded Snap Clasp Bracelet
Nature's Intrigue, Handmade Tiger's Eye and Leather Beaded Snap Clasp Bracelet
Length: 7.25"
Chaloemphon
Featuring beautifully intriguing tigers eye beads, Chaloemphon presents this unique and stylish beaded bracelet. The Thai artisan crafts the impressive bracelet by hand, stringing each bead onto a... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Chaloemphon
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Nature's Intrigue
Leather Accented Tiger's Eye Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Nature's Intrigue, Leather Accented Tiger's Eye Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Length: 7.75"
Chaloemphon
Featuring beautifully intriguing tiger's eye beads in two strands, this unique and stylish beaded bracelet is presented by Chaloemphon. The Thai artisan crafts the impressive bracelet by hand... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Chaloemphon
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Nature's Mood
Leather Accented Jasper Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Nature's Mood, Leather Accented Jasper Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Length: 7.75"
Chaloemphon
Featuring intricately-colored jasper beads in two strands, this unique and stylish bracelet is presented by Chaloemphon. The Thai artisan crafts the impressive bracelet by hand, stringing each bead... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Chaloemphon
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Nature's Wish
Leather Accented Lapis Lazuli Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Nature's Wish, Leather Accented Lapis Lazuli Beaded Bracelet (2-Strand)
Length: 7.75"
Chaloemphon
Featuring wonderfully wistful lapis lazuli beads in two strands, this unique and stylish beaded bracelet is presented by Chaloemphon. The Thai artisan crafts the impressive bracelet by hand, stringing... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Chaloemphon
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Feminine Tropics
Leather-Accent Wrap Bracelet in Green from Brazil
Feminine Tropics, Leather-Accent Wrap Bracelet in Green from Brazil
Size: 14.25" L (end to end) x 0.4" W
Marilia Guimaraes
As part of her Bijoulherias series, Brazilian artisan Marilia Guimaraes creates a bracelet that is at once stylish and accessible. Accented with cords of black leather, a wristband of vibrant green... read more$19.99$17.99Artist: Marilia Guimaraes
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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.


Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.


Absolutely! Jewelry is an art form that allows makers to express their individuality and cultural influences, and certain designs are used to represent important symbols. For example, Central American artisans incorporate traditional figures, glyphs, and pre-Hispanic folklore. In Mexico, the famous work of artists Angel Ortiz, Maria Belen Nilson, and Rosa Rojo highlight the beauty of Aztec, Mayan and Teotihuacan civilizations. In Peru, powerful symbols, like the Andean chakana, are used to represent humanitys union with the cosmos. Indian artists are extremely tied to their faith and spirituality. Earring designs include chakra gemstones, motifs of Lord Ganesha, and other spiritual imagery. In Bali, the Om symbol is prevalent, as well as the mythological panther-like Barong image, which is seen as a protector spirit. Designs pulled from the natural world, like animal figures, feathers, plants, as well as stones, are used in almost every culture, which then infuses them with their own particular meanings.


Yes! We offer a wide selection of earrings that are made from eco-friendly materials. Cow bone, water buffalo horn, fabric, recycled paper, wood, palm leaf and coconut shells, just to name a few. Product descriptions always list materials used, so be sure to read about each product to discover how artisans are working to ensure sustainability and environmental consciousness.


There is no best when it comes to handmade earrings. However, certain materials lend themselves well to jewelry. Silver and gold, for example, are frequently used to make earrings because of their luster and shine. Each region puts its own unique touch on the art of earring-making. Most use some combination of silver, gold, gemstones, wooden or glass beads, and bones. Some regions, like West Africa, have found ways to introduce up-cycling into the jewelry-making process. Recycled plastic and paper beads, as well as coconut shells are commonly integrated into beautiful works of earring art. Whatever materials used, quality and safety are always our top priorities. Each pair of earrings is tested to ensure its safety. If you do have sensitive skin, you may consider rhodium plated earrings, as rhodium is completely hypoallergenic. You can always find all relevant information about materials in the product description.


Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
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By Ed Lawrence
Rugged and Unique!
Great Hefty piece, that is so comfortable to wear! I love the use of the 2 materials in this! Beautiful Design!