agate

Engraved by hand, an ebony wood medallion centers this dramatic necklace by Ila Suleyman. Named Paga — "Womanhood" in the Mossi language of Northern Ghana — it features colorful agate, terracotta, sese wood beads and bright disks of recycled plastic.

Hand-painted in mint, orange and teal hues, precious butterflies spread their wings in an enchanting design from Mexican lands. Crafted by the talented artisan Alejandra Gallardo, these wood dangle earrings enrich their beauty with 24k gold-plated brass accents and natural agate stones, whose intense light crowns this fantasy-inspired pair.

Nature is all aglow with the design of this bracelet by Brazilian husband and wife team Wagner and Cassia. They craft the bracelet by hand, alternating spheres of capim dorado with freeform agate, its brown hue enhanced to a healthy glow. Linked with 18k gold plated brass hoops, the bracelet fastens at the desired length.

Carved from a single piece of walnut wood, this jewelry box features the sinuous beauty of a dragon. A symbol of good fortune, the mythical creature appears again on both sides. M. Ayub crafts the piece with upper and lower compartments, lined in velvet, and polishes the wood with an agate stone and wax. The box features a secret locking mechanism and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side.

Suggesting the scenic beauty of the Kashmir valley, this jewelry box mesmerizes with its meticulous floridity. Leaves and petals appear in breathtaking symmetry, as M. Ayub hand-carves the intricate details from walnut wood. The box features a secret locking mechanism and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side. It also features a removable shelf, maroon velvet lining, and brass hinges. Includes a special niche for storing your favorite ring.

Following in his father's footsteps, Ayub strives to create decorative items of superior quality. He works with Kashmiri walnut wood, which takes between two to three years to dry out completely. He uses no artificial colorings, rubbing the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish.