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Emerging from silver leaves, bright blossoms unfold in splendor. Regina Flores selects chrysocolla for this exquisite design. Crafted by hand, the bold necklace is named Kantu, Quechua for "Flower of the Inca."

.950 silver

Three tricolor waves are handcrafted in 10k yellow, rose, and white gold to decorate the front of this Brazilian cocktail ring. Presented by Mozeleski, the ring celebrates the skill of local artistry. It circles the finger with a band of yellow gold, and is given a combination of finishes.

Representing wisdom and grace, the swan is a popular symbol in India that is also goddess Saraswati’s carrier or vehicle, known as vahana. It is the inspiration for this breathtaking sling bag adorned with 18k gold plating and sterling silver accents. Expertly handwoven from a combination of ate grass and rattan, Balinese artisan Govinda's splendid design doubles as a handle bag thanks to its removable leather strap, offering versatility according to your needs. Fully lined, this precious and durable bag has a secure button closure and sturdy ate grass handles.

Waves of rose, white and yellow 10k gold cast a spell of movement atop this fabulous cocktail ring. From the Biason Family of Brazil, the ring features discreet diamond-cut accents that cast a luminous effect.

Dewi Putera in Bali designs this gemstone-encrusted pendant necklace with a quartet of shimmering birthstones. The artisan hand crafts the pendant from engraved sterling silver, embellishing the precious metal with blue topaz, amethyst, garnet, and citrine. The pendant swings from a chunky sterling silver naga chain, while 18k gold-plated sterling silver accents add a touch of luxurious shine.

Crafted of 10k rose and white gold, two wave shapes center this Brazilian cocktail ring, elaborated with stellar diamond patterns. The Biason Family designs the ring, circling the finger with an elaborate band of yellow gold for a lovely tricolor accessory.

Carved from conacaste wood, elegant curl patterns decorate the frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Carrying on the legacy of their father, the talented artisans of the Valenzuela Family create this piece of wall decor, giving it an intriguing finish that resembles aged gilt.

It's impossible to describe with sufficient detail the beauty of this pendant necklace, presented by Bali's Dewi Putera. Artisans start by crafting a kite-shaped pendant using a combination of handwork and casting. The pendant is adorned with bezel set gemstones--amazonite, blue topaz, amethyst, and garnet--as well as 18k gold plated accents, and hangs from a high-relief sterling silver ring. The two ends of a naga chain, featuring swirl and dot patterns, individually grasp the ring to create a Y shape.

Mystic in conception and antique in artistry, this lacquer khantok offering tray exudes solemn elegance and tradition. Nantana Sompamitre works alongside her trained artisans to create this piece, and they seek to preserve Thailand's kruang-kern, or "lacquerware heritage."

"This piece is inspired by the people's faith in Buddhism and their ceremonies," explains Sompamitre. "This is the real character of Lanna people, it represents this rich culture of ours."

To craft a piece such as this one, mango wood is carefully hand-shaped upon a lathe and then a mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is applied. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal which is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated up to twenty times, building up a rigid base, and a final polish is given with a sandpaper-like leaf. Then up to six coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat. The final layer is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, giving it a gleaming shine. Next a gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern), is applied whereby it is firstly engraved free-hand with a sharp-pointed tool, and then the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. The black background is covered with a yellow gummy paint, which comes from a tree resin that has been placed in water for a day. After that, a thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaf is placed over it. The piece is then left to dry for approximately 20 hours. Finally the whole lacquer ware is thoroughly rinsed in water rinsing out impurities or unattached gold leaf. The result is a piece of rich artistry where shimmering gold engraved designs contrast against a high-gloss black background.

Armando Ramírez revisits the golden age of film with this classic film projector, built from various auto parts and pieces of scrap metal. Spark plugs, a pulley from a toy train engine, and the chain and wheel of a motorcycle begin to shape the projector. Several auto parts complete it, such as the ignition wheel of a car, the foot and diaphragm of the clutch pedal, and a bearing from the electrical system.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.