fair trade jewelry

India's Bhavesh presents a dazzling pair of earrings with a leaf charm caressed by a gemstone dewdrop. The earrings are crafted of sterling silver featuring the mystical beauty of rose quartz, gem of romance.

.925 Sterling silver

Braided by hand, strands of nylon cord in deep rose circle the wrist. Guatemalan artisan Mirian Zet draws inspiration from Mother Nature as she creates this adjustable bracelet, which is accented with glass beads.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.

Faceted rose quartz, gem of romance, graces elegant earrings by Thailand's Matta. Red garnet beads offer a striking contrast. Dancing on silver hooks, the gemstones total 36 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

Mexico's Alejandra Aceves learned the craft of creating bracelets from her aunt when she was only 7 years old, and went on to become an award-winning jewelry maker. She handcrafts these stunning dangle earrings using pink Swarovski crystals attached to a smooth 14k gold-plated hook.

Lacy silver petals surround a cabochon rose quartz, the lovely oval stone polished to a sheen. Centering a sterling silver band, it brings its delicate beauty to an exquisite ring by Adriana de Gadea.