carnelian powers

Sterling silver pendants bring back the splendorous era of the ancient kingdoms, forming this necklace by Thailand's Michael Krainer. Exquisitely made with advanced techniques and a palatial theme, the accessory decorates each of its square pieces with intricate motifs and natural carnelian cabochons, whose intense red hues imitate autumn's dapper aura.

Be the goddess of your world with this sublime creation from the Thai region. Made with a palatial aura to captivate everyone, Michael Krainer's sterling silver necklace boasts a regal vibe in each of the diamond-shaped pendants that form this majestic accessory. Intense carnelian cabochons add a radiant red hue to the piece, representing the courageous and fiery energies that live inside you.

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.