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Distinctly different, this jewelry set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centers the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

Encrusted with sparkling gems, Kadek Hendra's dragonfly dangle earrings are both whimsical and luxurious. Balinese artisans hand craft the pair from sterling silver, accenting each dragonfly with faceted peridot, citrine, and blue topaz. Nearby, 18k gold-plated sterling silver accents shimmer.

Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of monarch butterflies, these stunning sterling silver statement earrings bloom with openwork details and a captivating trio of fluorite, carnelian and onyx gems. Conceived by the creative vision of Mexican artisan Flora Maria, these accessories dance with color and light, bringing a touch of the wild’s beauty to your everyday style.

A diminutive sterling silver elephant dangles from the center of this charming beaded necklace designed by India's Shawn Martin. The artisan hand threads cylindrical moonstone beads alongside polished carnelian and tiger's eye beads to create the necklace. Each gemstone is surrounded by tiny sterling silver beads that complement the elephant pendant.

Regal in its beauty, this cuff bracelet is designed by Buana in Bali. Elegant dragons and intricate swirl patterns are handcrafted from sterling silver, framing a face that is carved by hand from bone. Colorful cultured pearls, citrine, and blue topaz gems accentuate this bracelet.

Both girly and gorgeous, Buana's pendant bracelet is bursting with pink hearts and gleaming butterflies. The Balinese artisan centers the bracelet with two heart-shaped Mabe pearls--dyed pink--and two sterling silver butterflies with polished wings. Accented by blue topaz and rainbow moonstone, the bracelet is finished with a decorative borobudur chain.

Add a touch of magic to your look with these whimsical dangle earrings. Bertha Vera handcrafts them from 950 silver and embellishes each hummingbird in a rainbow of gemstones - teal-green chrysocolla, deep blue lapis lazuli, crimson jasper, and onyx.

The Andean artisan draws inspiration from the landscapes and flora of her native Cusco for her pieces. She enjoys the process of shaping local gemstones into high-quality, detailed pieces.

Signs of harmony and peace fly from Bali to your hands. Made of sterling silver, the necklace sends a powerful message with a dove pendant, carrying a little olive branch adorned with faceted stones. Reconstituted turquoise, peridot, and garnet jewels shine together, revealing ethereal beauty through high jewelry.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Antiqued copper wires let a semi-abstract bird fly in this unique pendant necklace. Crafted in Armenia, Sose Karakhanyan's newest design draws inspiration from the region's classic symbolism, merging it with precious gemstones of agate, carnelian and hematite. A cord completes the accessory with comfort.

In the Armenian worldview, birds are believed to be messengers between the divine and earthly worlds—just as this pendant necklace is a messenger of wisdom and power. Artisan Sose Karakhanyan uses antiqued copper to compose the semi-abstract bird pendant that decorates the necklace, dangling from a comfortable cord. Natural stones of amethyst, hematite and agate finish the design with intense colors.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.