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Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of monarch butterflies, these stunning sterling silver statement earrings bloom with openwork details and a captivating trio of fluorite, carnelian and onyx gems. Conceived by the creative vision of Mexican artisan Flora Maria, these accessories dance with color and light, bringing a touch of the wild’s beauty to your everyday style.

Evoking the universe and its mystic movement, this radiant sterling silver link necklace is the ideal complement to a modern ensemble. Ezequiel Tapia's newest design is crafted in Mexico using advanced techniques, which allows the accessory to display a luminous, high-polish finish. As a whimsical touch, the ring-shaped pendants are linked or intertwined with each other, crowned with obsidian jewels as a symbol of spiritual growth and inner peace.

This breathtaking necklace is designed by Guillermo Arregui in Mexico, who creates jewelry with silver from the famed Taxco mines. The sleek, collar-style necklace features a modern pendant set with a cabochon of reconstituted turquoise and a creamy white cultured pearl.

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.