artistic necklaces

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in a neutral beige and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this buudu, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "family love."

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in yellow and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this nooma, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "sweetness."

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in a peach hue, the artist names this Songtaaba, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "unity."

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in emerald and featuring a button loop clasp, the artist names this pogyende, a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "one lovely sister".

You'll want to keep everything else low-key when wearing this breathtaking statement necklace by Adriana Trejo. Glass beads in sky blue, sapphire and apple green mingle with daffodil, candy apple red, marigold and black. The Mexican artist joins each piece by hand in precise diamonds and triangle patterns. The beaded button clasp can be closed with one of several loops that allow the necklace's length to be adjusted.

This versatile necklace, made from haldu wood beads, offers more than meets the eye. Set on cotton cords, the hand-painted and natural-finished beads reflect a boho aesthetic that works beautifully in a single or double-strand style. India’s Rahul Jain presents a design that effortlessly combines artistic detail with everyday wearability.

Mexican artisan Adriana Trejo works in the traditional style of Huichol artistry to design this pendant necklace. A trio of lovely flowers is handcrafted of petite glass beads, centering a rainbow strand that circles the neck.

Add a dash of bold elegance to your look with this striking necklace, hand-painted with precision and adorned with intricately carved bone beads. Strung on cotton cords, the three strands come together to create a truly eye-catching piece presented by India's Rahul Jain. A distinctive blend of artistry and craftsmanship, this statement necklace is designed to turn heads.

Ila Suleyman of Ghana presents this bold statement necklace. Crafted from 40 strands of leather in a light green hue, the artist names this Tumtumna , a Northern Ghanaian word meaning "loyalty."

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.