may necklaces

Monica Vazquez crafts this lovely necklace with a Talavera-style pendant. Shaped like a crescent moon, the ceramic medallion in hand-painted with a classic cobalt blue motif. The Mexican artisan presents it on a sterling silver chain.

About her work, the artisan says, "I have a deep admiration and love for everything that has been done in Mexico. I love that with these designs we give women beautiful accessories and highlight Mexican craftsmanship."

Because each ceramic bead is individually handcrafted, the motifs and their placement may vary slightly, making your necklace an original work of art.

"Enjoy this beautiful necklace and may your good deeds be more in number than the beads strung on this necklace," encourages Ila Suleyman. He calls his design Maneray, the Mossi term for good deeds. The Mossi are predominantly millet and cattle farmers who use cow hide and other natural materials to create various items including jewelry and accessories. Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand in a palette of warm earth hues featuring glistening agates, terracotta and sese wood beads. A bone pendant painted with batik techniques centers the necklace featuring recycled plastic beads at both sides. Closes with a brass clasp.

Handcrafted with 18k gold plated steel on turquoise-colored cord, this beautiful necklace will make a fascinating accessory wherever it goes. Mexican duo Martha and Ambar Mireles create their design, which is enhanced with colorful agate gems. A handcrafted ceramic pendant dangles at the center.

Because each piece of jewelry is individually crafted, there may be slight variations in colors and the decor details, thus assuring that your piece is a unique work of art.

Handcrafted with 18k gold plated steel, a pendant necklace features an elegant cluster of glass beads in various colors. Martha and Ambar Mireles create this accessory, completing the pendant with a handcrafted ceramic bead. This accessory adorns the wearer on gold plated chain.

Because each piece of jewelry is individually crafted, there may be slight variations in colors and the decor details, thus assuring that your piece is a unique work of art.