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Cool Ecstasy Blue Chalcedony and Sterling Silver Large Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10

Alok Jain

(1879)

This stunning sterling silver and blue chalcedony cocktail ring is presented by Alok Jain, an Indian artisan who grew up immersed in the world of hand-crafted items. A single blue chalcedony stone is encircled by intricate oxidized sterling silver crafted into a rope design. Traditionally, blue chalcedony is thought to promote goodwill and to enhance group stability.

$124.99 Wholesale

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Back to Front Petite Sterling Silver Half-Hoop Earrings with Tourmaline

Length: 0.4" x 0.2" W

Jantana

(710)

Always creative, Jantana crafts a delightful pair of earrings with half hoops that curve from back to front. The petite sterling silver pair showcases natural tourmaline and is perfect for office wear, casual times and dressier occasions.

$57.99 Wholesale

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Polished Flower Hand Made Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Length: 1.6" x 0" W x 1.8" D

Made Mustika

(49)

Waves of silver curl, crash together, and pull apart in this pair of classic hoop earrings form Bali's Made Mustika. Crafted from sterling silver and finished with oxidized details, these hoops make the perfect accessory for day or night.

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
Pyramid of Protection Agate cocktail ring

US Ring Size: 6,7

Fabiana Quispe

(89)

A luminous round pyramid becomes a trendy cocktail ring designed by Fabiana Quispe. Agate, gem of protection, crowns the design with an enhanced red glow. The ring is crafted by hand with sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99
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Winged Glitter Wing Motif Garnet Band Ring from Bali

US Ring Size: 5,8,9,10

Dewa Arimbawa

(792)

Flanked by wings of sterling silver, a glittering garnet gemstone centers this Balinese band ring. Dewa Arimbawa creates this ring, which circles the finger with a simple sterling band.

$71.99 Wholesale

$79.99 $71.99
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Valiance Men's Prasiolite and Sterling Silver Ring from Bali

US Ring Size: 5,7,9,11,12

Kadek Hendra

(693)

Featuring jaunty rope motifs around the bezel and on the band, this handsome sterling silver men's ring from Bali artisan Kadek Hendra is a true original. The ring features cool prasiolite, thought to be a stone of transformative energies.

.925 Sterling silver

$119.99 Wholesale

$149.99 $119.99
Elephant Magic Sterling Silver Elephant Hoop Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.6" x 1.2" W

Lalana

(549)

Crafted of sterling silver, these hoop earrings are designed by Thai artisan Lalana. She elaborates each earring with the relief image of an elephant, accentuated by a combination of finishes.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Cool Rings Circle Motif Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Length: 2.2" x 0.6" W

Jantana

(710)

In this pair of dangle earrings from Thai artisan Jantana, three rings dangle one after the other in ascending sizes. Jantana crafts each open circle of sterling silver with a brushed-satin finish, connecting them with petite sterling links.

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Bali Memories Onyx Half-Hoop Earrings from Bali

Size: 1.3" H x 1.4" W x 0.2" D

Komang Suastra

(619)

Balinese artisan Komang Suastra creates two half-hoop earrings of sterling silver, elaborating them with elegant wire and dot work that he performs by hand. Set in each earring is a majestically dark cabochon of onyx.

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
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Infinite Loop Sterling Silver Textured Hoop Earrings

Length: 2" x 0.5" W x 1.8" D

Pertiwi Collection

(112)

Bali's Pertiwi Collection presents these continuous hoop earrings, crafted from sterling silver. Finished with a texture that brings to mind snakeskin, the earrings are oxidized to give the appearance of a favorite heirloom.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Eagle Honor Unique Horn Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle

(41)

Carved from bull horn, this sleek ring by Collins Amanatey Korle invokes the spirit of the eagle. He names the design Korle, an Ada word meaning "Eagle." "The eagle is my family's emblem, and I created this ring in honor of them," the Ghanaian artisan confides.

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99
Borneo Mysteries Modern Horn Hoop Earrings

Length: 2.3" x 0.2" W x 2.1" D

Pertiwi Collection

(112)

Balinese artisans exalt the natural elegance of water buffalo horn in the design of these earrings. Captivating with their minimalist style, the handcrafted earrings from the Pertiwi Collection are worn on posts of sterling silver.

Please expect slight color variations due the horn's natural hues.

.925 Sterling silver

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Cool Halo Effect, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Recon Turquoise Gem

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Nautical Notions, Nautical Style Turquoise Half Hoop Earrings from Thailand

Length: 1.6" x 0.2" W

Michael Krainer

(203)

$209.99 Wholesale

$209.99
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Pink Love, Handcrafted Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Rhodonite Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Fabiana Quispe

(89)

$53.99 Wholesale

$59.99 $53.99
Brown Eagle Essence, Handmade Men's Horn Band Ring

US Ring Size: 9,10,11

In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle

(41)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99
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Inseparable Love, Unique Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Band Chrysocolla Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,8,9

Fabiana Quispe

(89)

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99
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Blue Hug, Unique Modern Sterling Silver Sodalite Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Leslie Granthon

(78)

$127.99 Wholesale

$127.99
Huacho Heritage, Peru 925 Silver Ring with Lapis Lazuli

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9

Tiberio Gonzales

(190)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Quiet Grandeur, Bone Signet Ring with a Natural Finish from Ghana

US Ring Size: 7,8,9

In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle

(41)

$25.99 Wholesale

$25.99
Moon and Stars, Artisan Crafted Cultured Pearl and Garnet Ring with Peridot

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,9,10,12

Buana

(2373)

$61.19 Wholesale

$67.99 $61.19
Ocean's Call, Handcrafted Larimar Sterling Silver Nautilus Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Michael Krainer

(203)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Halo Rope, Artisan Crafted Balinese Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Nyoman Ariawan

(255)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Eagle Essence, Artisan Crafted Bone Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle

(41)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99
Eagle Essence, Men's Unique Horn Band Ring

US Ring Size: 9,10,11

In Memory of Collins Amanatey Korle

(41)

$37.99 Wholesale

$37.99
Nature Immortal, Handcrafted Good Luck Sterling Silver Jade Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 5,7

Jimenez Family

(124)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Cradle of Peace, Sterling Silver Single Stone Chrysocolla Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,10

Carmen Anocibar

(69)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
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Spellbound, Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Length: 2" x 1.9" W x 0.1" D

Luis Banda

(92)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Kolkata Halo, Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Pearl Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
Soul of Amlapura, Elegant Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Ni Wayan Astiti

(147)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Hibiscus, Handcrafted Balinese Peridot Flower Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,12

Buana

(2373)

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99
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Purple Desert Illusion, Four Carat Amethyst and Sterling Silver Ring from Bali

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9

Kadek Hendra

(693)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Cool Minimalism, Simple Sterling Silver Band Ring from Thailand

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Sarote Lochotinunt

(339)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99
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Majesty Halo, Sterling Silver and Onyx Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10

Sukartini

(570)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
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Crescent Swing, Hammered Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Length: 2.7" x 2.4" W

Pakaon Sojintarit

(205)

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
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Bali Eye, Rainbow Moonstone Single Stone Ring from Indonesia

US Ring Size: 5,9

Made Sudiari

(198)

$124.99 Wholesale

$124.99
Sovereignty, Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7

Ngurah Gede

(229)

$219.99 Wholesale

$219.99
Dazzling Daisies, Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring with Iolite Floral Jewelry

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Shanker

(1425)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Mae Ping Hug, Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9

Achara

(772)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Blue Desert Illusion, Balinese Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Kadek Hendra

(693)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Bamboo Dew, Hand Made Citrine Sterling Silver Multistone Ring Indonesia

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Nyoman Ariawan

(255)

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
Starling Romance, Balinese Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz Bird Theme Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10

Agung Jagra

(111)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Amulet, Sterling silver band ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Achara

(772)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Silver Tiger, Fair Trade Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

Nyoman Rena

(2218)

$256.49 Wholesale

$284.99 $256.49
Northern Heritage, Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7

Achara

(772)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Nightingale, Sterling silver band ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Sukartini

(570)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Natural Polish, Unisex Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Arta Pradana

(27)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Tree of Lights, Pearl and Peridot Cluster Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13

Buana

(2373)

$104.99 Wholesale

$104.99
Intertwining, Hand Crafted Modern Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6

Achara

(772)

$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99
New Moon Comet, Modern Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Jantana

(710)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Taxco Treasure, Natural Turquoise Single-Stone Ring

US Ring Size: 7,8,9

Alon Diller

(455)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Deep Soul, Black Onyx Single-Stone Ring Crafted in Bali

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Sukartini

(570)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Following Sea, Continuous Hoop Earrings in Silver with Blue Gemstones

Size: 2" Diam.

Saranarat

(292)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Domino, Modern Dark and Polished Taxco Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6

Fabio Rizzo

(7)

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99
Golden Flower, Citrine and Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Bali

US Ring Size: 6,8,9,10

Kadek Hendra

(693)

$194.99 Wholesale

$194.99
Red Lotus, Handcrafted Lotus Theme Sterling Silver and Carnelian Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9

Rosalia Tarigan

(208)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Spirit of Hope, Inspirational Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,8

Withaya Cheunjit

(77)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
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Celuk Fern, Sterling Silver Ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,9,11

Nyoman Rena

(2218)

$102.39 Wholesale

$127.99 $102.39
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Illusions, Band Ring Sterling Silver Thai Jewelry

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Jantana

(710)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Dark Clouds, Men's Silver and Onyx Domed Ring

US Ring Size: 7,8,9,10

Aparna

(594)

$137.99 Wholesale

$137.99
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Sea and Sky, Classic Larimar Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver Bezel

US Ring Size: 5,6,6.5,7,8,9

Aparna

(594)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
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Radiant Leaves, 950 Silver and Onyx Multi-Stone Cocktail Ring from Peru

US Ring Size: 6

Bertha Vera

(30)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
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Stylish Textures, Sterling Silver India Meditation Ring with Copper and Brass

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99
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Temple Glitter, Men's Blue Topaz Single Stone Ring from Bali

US Ring Size: 9,11

Putu Gede Darmawan

(374)

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99
Indra Sword, Crossed Swords Sterling Silver Signet Ring for Men

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9

Putu Gede Darmawan

(374)

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99
Cool Green Illusion, Sterling Silver Ring with Light Green Guatemalan Jade

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,9,10

Migliozzi Studio

(7)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Cyber Times, Modern Sterling Silver Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Jantana

(710)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
Cool Coral, Marine-Inspired Taxco Silver Ring

US Ring Size: 7

Oscar Figueroa Escorcia

(704)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99
Cool Off, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver and Brass Meditation Ring

US Ring Size: 7,8,9

Shivani Choudhary

(232)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
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Elephant Shrine, Amethyst and Silver Stacking Rings (Set of 3) Indonesia

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Kadek Hendra

(693)

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99
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Woven Rapture, Modern Sterling Silver Band Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10

Achara

(772)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Dragon Eye, Unique Sterling Silver and Carnelian Ring

US Ring Size: 9,10,11,12

Wayan Sarjana

(583)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99
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Cool Rounds, Gleaming Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Thailand

Size: 1.6" Diam.

Wadarat Supasirisuk

(1675)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Gentle Day, Fair Trade Sterling Silver and Pearl Ring

US Ring Size: 5,7,9,10,11,12,13

Buana

(2373)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Dark Brown Moon, Leather Silver Designer Ring

US Ring Size: 9,10,11

Rosa Tomatis

(51)

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
Dragon Eye, Handmade Sterling Silver and Carnelian Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Wayan Sarjana

(583)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Motion, Handcrafted Modern Sterling Silver Cocktail Obsidian Ring

US Ring Size: 6

Juan Luis Quispe

(82)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Sun Afire, Carnelian Ring Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Jewelry

US Ring Size: 5,6,8,9,10,11

Shanker

(1425)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Skeleton Fish, Mexico Sterling Silver Ring

US Ring Size: 7

Maria Belen Nilson

(123)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Rock and Roll, Rhodonite cocktail ring

US Ring Size: 5,6,8

Carmen Anocibar

(69)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
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Green Ivy, Handmade Peridot Ring with Composite Turquoise

US Ring Size: 5,6,7,8,8.5,9

Shanker

(1425)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
Cool Trio, Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Iolite Faceted Cocktail Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8,9,10,11

Jenny Setiawan

(47)

$84.99 Wholesale

$84.99
Cool Drink in Blue, Blue Onyx and Sterling Silver Single Stone Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Shivani Choudhary

(232)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99
Cool Drink in Iridescent, Labradorite and Sterling Silver Single Stone Ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

Shivani Choudhary

(232)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

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Blue topaz cocktail ring, 'Blue Desert Illusion'

Marcia M.

Feb 3, 2017

Blue Desert Illusion cocktail ring

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Absolutely stunning out of the box.... I love sterling silver and this ring is beautiful....my birthstone and I love it!! Will definitely order again soon!!

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Iolite and blue topaz cocktail ring, 'Cool Trio'

Susan

Mar 19, 2020

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What a beautiful peace. Completes my collection. Beautiful setting, substantial weight. Nice stones. Unique. Very, very satisfied!

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Cultured pearl cocktail ring, 'Soul of Amlapura'

gen

Aug 15, 2020

exquisite ring

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very pretty and well made ring. i will not hesitate to purchase other jewelry items from this artist.

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