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Hand-painted by Josefina and Cecilia from Mexico, these adorable hummingbirds will fill your outfits with joy and color. After carving heart-shaped howlite stones, the artisans add crystal beads to these 14k gold-plated dangle earrings.

Evoking Polynesian sculptures, the pendant of this necklace is diligently carved by hand from bone, depicting a mythological figure. Balinese artisan Made Wardika creates this necklace, centering the pendant on leather cord that adjusts with a sliding knot.

Alternating beads of dark lava stone and light cow bone decorate this inspiring beaded bracelet from Bali's Made Wardika. Hand threaded on a black leather cord, the bracelet features a hand carved pendant inscribed with the word "peace." The carving is stained with tea in light brown tea to make it pop from a distance.

Three sleek apple green jade beads form a captivating centerpiece in this versatile pendant necklace, their polished surfaces displaying the stone’s natural variations and depth. The vibrant trio creates a striking focal point against the skin, strung with deliberate simplicity to showcase the jade’s inherent beauty and cultural significance. Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin honors traditional craftsmanship through meticulous carving techniques while the practical adjustable cotton cord offers flexible wearing options, from choker to longer pendant style.

Colonial-style crosses are a common decorative element in traditional Mexican homes. Jalisco-based Mexican artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from the country's colonial past to create this rustic version. She works in aluminum repoussé to create a floral pattern accented with amber-colored crystals.

A testament of faith can also be a wonderful accent to hang at your favorite spot at home like this precious decennary rosary handmade from onyx and nylon cords featuring a resin-coated brass medal of St. Benedict. Crafted by Costa Rican artisan Omayra Jaramillo, it is designed to show on the wall or be held in the hand while praying.

Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "The nierika is a mirror that is offered to the sea together with the first corn that has been harvested, in order to renew the cycle of rains that will give life to the next crop cycle. As in most of the ancient cultures of our planet, the candle represents our trajectory between being born and returning. For this reason, even today, during the celebration of our birthday, it is customary to light and blow out as many candles as solar cycles have elapsed. The butterflies and spirals are indicating that existence is energy in permanent transformation between arising from and returning to earth."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

Featuring captivating hues of green, purple and light blue, these leaf-shaped dangle earrings showcase an intricate fusion of crystal and glass beads expertly woven together using copper wire. Handcrafted by Guatemala’s Domingo Reanda, these exceptional earrings are meticulously sculpted and adorned with lustrous sterling silver hooks, adding a stunning finishing touch.

Bold and beautiful, this macrame masterpiece cradles a spectacular 10-carat amethyst within layers of expertly hand-knotted waxed cord. Thai artisans draw on generations of traditional techniques to create the flowing, sculptural framework that surrounds this commanding purple gemstone, punctuating the design with glowing quartz stones and subtle brass bead details. The adjustable sliding knot closure gives you complete control over how you wear it, whether snug at the collarbone or loose and layered. Presented by Chaloemphon, this remarkable necklace transforms raw materials and skilled craftsmanship into a statement piece that celebrates both the beauty of nature and human creativity.

An opulent bloom and shimmering foliage transform your holiday tree into a treasure trove of handcrafted splendor with this trio of cotton ornaments that redefine festive luxury. Each piece glows with carefully placed crystal, glass, acrylic and plastic beads that work in harmony with rayon and zari embroidery executed in India's legendary zardozi style, a centuries-old technique that layers metallic threads into raised, sculptural patterns. Presented by Dinesh, these floral and leaf-themed decorations include hanging cords for instant display and a protective storage pouch to safeguard their intricate beadwork throughout the year.