perfect earrings

A lotus blossom makes its salutation to the sun, its petals unfurling in the morning light. This pretty pair of button earrings is presented by Jantana in Thailand. She gives them her trademark brushed satin finish.

.925 Sterling silver

Hand-carved from bone, the face of a soldier is framed by a handcrafted headdress of sterling silver. Balinese artisan Buana designs this pendant necklace, accentuated by gemstones of citrine and blue topaz.

A powerful symbol that is universally known, the peace sign is rendered perfectly in these petite stud earrings from Thailand's Wadarat Supasirisuk. The earrings are crafted from sterling silver, using both polished and oxidized finishes for depth and contrast.

.925 Sterling silver

Crafted from sterling silver, this necklace from Peru is designed and handcrafted by Adriana de Gadea. Suspended from a simple rolo chain, the pendant features three doves linked together in soaring flight.

This petite jewelry box from Mexico's Ana Maria Gonzalez boasts traditional Mexican folk art on its lid and sides. Perfect for storing earrings or rings, the pinewood box comes to life thanks to meticulous decoupage techniques. The hinged lid lifts to reveal four compartments within, whereas the exterior captivates with a regal bird image.

Inspired by birds taking flight, Dewa Arimbawa handcrafts these stylish Balinese earrings. Intricate wings of sterling silver soar polished hooks, their plumage forming graceful shapes. This pair is perfect for the free spirit or the nature lover.

India's high-quality craftsmanship creates a dazzling accessory with a serene aura, making it the perfect complement to any outfit. Presented by Shanker, these sterling silver dangle earrings feature a combination finish for a sublime look. The centerpieces are two faceted blue topaz stones totaling one carat and two larimar cabochons that symbolize peace and health.

For the World Peace Project, inspired by the beauty of the lotus flower and its spiritual significance, Bali's Wayan Karang explains his intent in designing these exquisite drop earrings.

"Lotus is a flower that can grow on the surface of the water yet requires mud to grow with beautiful flowers and leaves that grow wide. The lotus flower is considered a symbol of purity and transcendence, as well as spiritual purification and liberation. Transcendence itself means divine awareness or vertical human consciousness, not only religiously but in any sense that transcends human reason.

"The lotus is beautiful and clean, even though it grows in a muddy environment," he continues. "By being linked to the philosophy of life, where humans have been created perfectly by God so that they must develop to a better life goal even though sometimes they are surrounded by hatred and negativity. Lotus has the meaning of peace and purity, which is often used as a symbol of the flower of peace. So with that, I raised the concept of the lotus flower into the form of jewelry. My hope is that humans can become like lotus flowers, aware of the perfection that has been bestowed by God, and can create positive things.

The 22k gold-plated earrings feature cabochons of luminous rainbow moonstone.