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Ghanaian artisan Mary Dzidzienyo gets extra points for originality thanks to this beautiful pair of dangle earrings in a splendid combination of red, black and white. The handcrafted earrings feature flat, round and seed recycled glass beads at the top and bottom while the middle section is adorned with bone beads. They come with brass hooks and are called Yawa, a word that refers to women born on a Thursday in the Ewe language.

Fashion and sustainability can go hand in hand as proven by this fabulous pendant necklace made from bright red recycled glass beads. The necklace is designed and crafted by hand by Ghanaian artisan Mary Dzidzienyo who threads the flat beads onto a nylon cord and tops it with bone beads in black and white and brass clasps.

An exquisite accessory, this beaded necklace is designed by Harpreet Kaur of India. Brown and off-white bone beads form four strands on the handcrafted necklace, creating a look that is exotic and eye-catching.

Complete the day with the prestigious beauty of peacock feathers. Ayu Ary of Bali creates these dangle earrings from cow bone pieces, hand-painted with meticulous detail. Dancing from sterling silver hooks, the design crowns its beauty with natural garnet beads.

A contemplative warrior graces the front of this lovely ring handcrafted by Balinese artisan Komang Suastra. The face is carved from bone, and the helmet and band are made of sterling silver in a swirl and bead design with garnet accents.

Set in a bracelet, sleeping goddesses envelop the wearer in pleasant dreams. Buana carves the exquisite faces from smooth white bone. Natural amber and teardrops of reconstituted turquoise complete this beautiful bracelet.

.925 Sterling silver

When used in jewelry, amber beads can include a stunning arrangement of tones and hues. Natural amber ranges from yellow to deep orange. It may sometimes even have a green cast to it, as well as opaque swirls within. Because amber is the preserved resin of prehistoric trees that grew millions of years ago, it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized.