fine silver

Working with natural Guatemalan lilac jade, Carolina Quiroa creates these pretty stud earrings. The star-shaped earrings are crafted from polished sterling silver.

Sterling silver pendants bring back the glorious era of the ancient kingdoms, forming this necklace by Thailand's Michael Krainer. Masterfully made with advanced techniques and a palatial theme, the accessory decorates each of its square pieces with intricate motifs and lapis lazuli cabochons, whose blue hues transport you to an enchanted realm.

Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri crafts these earrings in a unique, circular design. The circular disk is created with an eye-catching design of sterling silver swirls that resemble fine lace. Two green quartz beads swing delightfully from the pair.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

The jewel of a magnificent realm comes to life in Michael Krainer's newest design. Crafted with talent in the artisan's atelier in Thailand, this sublime sterling silver necklace makes a regal statement of beauty. Pendants of palatial inspiration adorn the accessory, exuding grandeur. Crowning the piece, a natural carnelian cabochon rests at the center—a symbol of courage.

The jewel of an enchanted realm comes to life in Michael Krainer's newest design. Crafted with dedication in the artisan's atelier in Thailand, this exquisite sterling silver necklace makes a regal statement of beauty. Pendants of palatial inspiration decorate the accessory, exuding magnificence. Crowning the piece, a natural chrysocolla cabochon rests at the center—a symbol of wisdom.