faceted onyx

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from faceted black onyx beads.

Costa Rican artisan Omayra Jaramillo knows the challenges of physical disability firsthand, which is why she devotes time to workshops that train other physically-challenged people to learn skills that can generate income. The artisan creates this sleek stretch bracelet from polished beads of black onyx complemented by faceted crystal beads in robin's egg blue.

Black as the night sky, beads of matte onyx circle the wrist in this stretch bracelet from Thailand. Tipa designs and crafts the bracelet, which features faceted hematite stones that flank a round bead of blue tiger's eye.

Forest green faceted square zoisite stones alternate with glossy round black onyx in this stretch bracelet that brings sophisticated contrast to your wrist. Designed by Thailand's Arshad Ullah, this flexible accessory pairs the earthy richness of zoisite with the timeless elegance of onyx for a combination that feels both grounded and refined. The elastic band makes it beautifully practical, sliding on effortlessly whether you're dressing up or keeping things relaxed.

Crafted from sterling silver, the stylized face of a fierce jaguar forms the pendant for this Mexican bracelet. Intricate oxidized patterns decorate the pendant, which centers a beaded strand of onyx in alternating matte and polished finishes, culminating in a sterling bead opposite the pendant. Mexican artisan Angel Ortiz designs this stretch bracelet, crafted in the tradition of Taxco handicrafts.