guatemala jewelry

Members of the Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Association find a new take on a symbol originating in 1958. Crafted of silver, the pendant depicts the peace symbol so popular in the 1960s and '70s, and they add a heart, an olive branch and a creamy cultured pearl.

"We're inspired by what we're living today, and this made me think that we need to be united to create a better world and united to achieve peace," the Guatemalan artisan says. "This pendant represents the strength of union needed for us to achieve, together, the victory of peace. This image was designed for one of the first marches for Nuclear Disarmament in London, and later became widely used as a symbol for peace."

She displays the pendant on a brown leather cord.

Costa Rica’s Miriam Bruten meticulously selects natural white cultured baroque pearls, each boasting a uniquely captivating form, for a wristband bracelet destined to become a cherished addition to your collection. Interspersed amongst these lustrous pearls, dainty crystal beads in vibrant hues inject a delightful burst of color. Securing this exquisite accessory with finesse, a gleaming sterling silver toggle clasp closure adds the final touch of sophistication.

Polymer-coated wires with a golden shimmer are intricately twisted into the mesmerizing spiral accents that grace this pendant necklace handcrafted by Costa Rica’s Yeudi Bonilla. Suspended gracefully from an adjustable cord of rich brown faux leather, the pendant finds its crowning glory in the shimmering embrace of luminous cultured pearls, casting a spell of pure fascination.

A symphony of elegance and individuality, this strikingly unique pair of dangling earrings is destined to become an instant favorite. Costa Rica's Miriam Bruten handpicks natural cream cultured baroque pearls, each bearing an alluringly unconventional shape. Embellished with sterling silver posts, the fabulous earrings are elegantly crowned by delicate crystal beads, one blushing in a graceful shade of pink while the other exudes a regal aura in majestic purple.

Framed by hand-tatted poppy red fans, two glowing cultured pearls are showcased in a lovely pair of dangle earrings. Guatemala artisan Gladys Pichola creates these earrings, which swing from hooks of sterling silver.

Few things are more classic than a strand of pearls. Guatemalan craftswoman Mirian Bruten adapts this concept to this pair of lovely earrings. Among natural pale pink cultured pearls, she adds textured beads made of sterling silver that each flank a white pearl.