cool pendants

Cool beads of natural turquoise grace these pretty earrings from Mexico's Roy Nilson. The chandelier earrings are crafted by hand from Taxco sterling silver with a combination of finishes.

Indian artisan Bhavya Jain crafts a cute accessory that will glow with you on those adventurous outings with friends. Made from sterling silver, these dangle earrings feature star-shaped composite turquoise pendants, featuring warm and cool hues for a vibrant style.

There is a particular shade of sky that only exists just after sunrise, and Balinese artisan Dewi Putera manages to bottle it inside these bloom-inspired sterling silver dangle earrings. A round blue topaz gem anchors each pendant at the center, wrapped in a twisted rope frame and surrounded by looping petal details that curl outward like waves. The combination finish adds warmth to the silver, softening it just enough to let the cool, glassy stone take center stage. Effortlessly serene and quietly stunning.

There is a specific kind of extravagance that belongs to the peacock, and Balinese artisan Dewi Putera distills it into sterling silver with breathtaking restraint. Each dangle earring opens into a fan of feather-like fronds, etched with intricate scrollwork and dotted along the edges, spreading downward from a faceted round blue topaz that sits at the top like a single, brilliant eye. Tucked at the base of each pendant, a teardrop of 18k gold catches the light with quiet confidence, anchoring the design in warmth without competing with the stone's cool clarity. The combination finish makes the oxidized silver recesses disappear into shadow, so every raised detail reads like something carved rather than cast.

Two sets of adorable birds come together in this lovely pair of earrings by Maria Belen Nilson. She works each bird with meticulous detail and combines them with a flower decorated with a small turquoise.

Born in Argentina, Maria Belen moved to Mexico as a young woman. After living all over the country, she moved to Taxco where she worked as an apprentice under some of the town's best-known masters. She now runs her own workshop where she creates pieces that honor the traditions of her adopted homeland.