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Alejandro Camacho depicts a a tender couple sharing a kiss, as symbolic of world peace. In this work of art, sailboats ply distant waters and a cool breeze caresses the couple's hair. Every detail is achieved with a traditional linoleum block print technique.

"Peace is a concrete concept in the interaction between both individuals and societies," the artist says. "In today's world, it seems utopian," the Mexican artist says. "We will need to work to achieve it, and then it must be taught and also applied to generate social agreements of coexistence based on empathy and respect.

“For me the love of this couple symbolizes the concept of world peace," the artist continues. "When we are in love we see the world in a different way, with a positive passivity and tranquility. This love is the basis of universal love – from individuals, to villages, to nations. The union that exists between a couple who love truly, well, only in this way can we all unite as one to bring about world peace.

"Humans must experience being in love to truly understand world peace. Peace implies empathy, admiration, and the respect to live in harmony with each other. By creating internal peace we can then replicate that feeling in society. The love between people generates harmony, understanding, well being, and respect. And these each in turn generate peace. To be in love is to live in peace.”

"This sculpture represents the way to keep forgiving each other, loving each other, and to be at peace with yourself, because we are all brothers," explains Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah, conveying this vision in his superbly hand-carved relief panel.

"I is inspired by the turmoil of the world, which is completely uncertain, which causes unrest and difficulties for all countries, Where each party shows a high sense of ego and feels the most right, without realizing it.

"We are all brothers and sisters in this world. There should be no such thing as enmity. In the Hindu sloka verses, the Wedadikatan Sloka — "Wasumdhwam Kutumbhaka" — means let's sit together and shake hands looking for a way to an agreement to achieve world peace."

The artist continues, "The way to make peace for the common good in society and the world is to mediate, to sit down together to find the best solution for problems, and to solve them for the sake of mutual peace and the world. My hope is that all people can respect each other to avoid hostility and injustice in life and society.

"We must forgive and love one another in order to achieve peace. We are all brothers and sisters in this world where there should be no such thing as hatred.

"Love and peace are powerful concepts that inevitably go hand in hand, because one does not exist without the other."

Artisan Nyoman Rena of Bali handcrafts a sterling silver charm bracelet inspired by love, peace, and finding your bliss. The bracelet comes with five charms: a butterfly; a dragonfly; a circle stamped with the word "bliss" and two hearts; and two heart-shaped charms, one stamped with scrolls and the other with openwork made as a peace sign.

"The tree of hearts is designed from personal inspiration. It's a metaphor of hope as I imagined a tree with heart-shaped fruits that when ripe, a person could pick and give as a present, or perhaps exchange, or else give to people who need to be more sensitive towards others, and why not be more to sensitive to the environment?" says Luitpol as he shares his reflections. "The boy jumping up and down shows his happiness at being next to the tree of hearts and feeling the effects of its fruits: love, peace, unity, and sensibility."

Titled "Árbol de corazones" in Spanish.

An exquisite sterling silver work creates a celestial aura around Eduardo Villegas Reyes's dangle earrings directly from Mexico. Made on round structures that dance gracefully within each other, the design features flowers, leaves and little doves, creating a gorgeous scene complemented with blue and red glass beads for a charming aura that blends well with several styles.

Pigeons sing songs of love in a nighttime serenade illuminated by florid stars in an inspired design by Peru's Fabiana Quispe. She carves the imagery on a dried mate gourd which she sets in a voluptuous heart-shaped pendant. Crafted by hand with sterling silver, the necklace is a tribute to endless love.

.925 Sterling silver

This sterling silver link bracelet is a modern creation from Thailand, handcrafted with dedication in Sarote Lochotinunt's workshop. With a myriad of loops embellishing the intricate design, a cute heart-shaped globe dangles gracefully from the accessory, symbolizing unconditional love.

A meaningful gift, "This sculpture expresses love and sharing," says Eka of this exquisite statuette. It is carved by hand from suar wood featuring fluid lines that convey the essence of natural harmony.

Roy Nilson finds inspiration in the vintage jewelry from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The style is still popular among Mexico's Mazahua women, who live in the states of Mexico, Michoacan and Queretaro. And their handcrafted jewelry reflects the region's customs with traditional motifs like birds, flowers and leaves. For this dazzling sterling silver pendant, the artisan creates ornate concentric hearts. Crowned by a flower, doves bill and coo as they express their love.

Roy Nilson of Mexico designs a pendant celebrating love in all of its delicate beauty. The sterling silver heart-shaped pendant is topped by love doves. The scroll-framed, open-centered heart has a second, smaller heart dangling inside, and is trimmed in tiny sterling silver balls hanging like bells.

Sharing a romantic moment, two loving doves are carved by hand from bone, displayed within this pair of heart-shaped dangle earrings from Bali. Made Wardika designs these earrings, framing the design with sterling silver. A petite gem of faceted garnet is displayed at the bottom of each earring.

Sharing a romantic moment, two loving doves are carved by hand from bone, displayed within this heart-shaped pendant necklace from Bali. Made Wardika designs this accessory, framing the design with sterling silver. A petite gem of faceted garnet is displayed at the bottom of the pendant.