artisan treasures

You don't have to be a mermaid to wear this cool, gemstone-loaded necklace from Thailand's Nareerat. The artisan hand knots blue and purple agate, peridot, and aquamarine into clusters using gold silk thread. Translucent blue quartz beads alternate with the gemstone clusters, while a sterling silver-plated brass clasp and extender chain finish the necklace.

You don't have to be a mermaid to wear this cool, gemstone-loaded bracelet from Thailand's Nareerat. The artisan hand knots blue and purple agate, peridot, and aquamarine into clusters using gold silk thread. Translucent blue quartz beads alternate with the gemstone clusters, while a sterling silver-plated brass clasp and extender chain finish the bracelet.

Sleek black globes of faceted agate alternate with black glass briolettes in this elegant jewelry set. By Alejandra Torres, the necklace features a toggle clasp that fastens in front just above a lacy heart pendant. The Mexican artisan works in sterling silver.