symbolic necklace

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

Representing the complement of opposites, the yin yang symbol is expertly etched on a medallion of dark green jade. The pendant is worn on a handcrafted black cotton necklace. "This pendant represents the fact that there can be good and bad things that happen in our lives, and that there is always hope," explains Guatemalan Jorge Lopez.

Please note: The etched image may fade somewhat over time, as a result of absorbing body oils and/or skincare products. Simply wash the pendant with soap and water and let it dry to refresh the design again.

Jewelry artisan Bhavesh, in India, created this pendant necklace to carry with it a symbolic message of world peace. "The pink tourmaline strings encourage peace and understanding, representing peace and harmony between mankind," he explains. Modeling humanity's peaceful coexistence, he embellished this unique sterling silver design with cultured pearls, pink tourmaline beads and faceted cubic zirconia stones.

He explains that the pearls are symbolic of innocence and faith, enhancing harmony between people, while the pendant's pink tourmalines, being symbols of humanity, encourage sympathy and understanding. Comprising the pendant's dome, cubic zirconia stones are believed to help keep selfishness and negative emotions at bay.

Thailand's Jantana wants to spread a message of peace around the world with this sterling silver pendant necklace ornamented with a combination finish. With our planet as the central piece, the final touch is in a little peace symbol that rests on top of the design, adding a special meaning to the item.

"The lily flower is a symbol of peace, and wearing it can be interpreted as a sincerity to live a life of peace. This symbolic flower describes purity, modesty, and peace. I hope this jewelry set helps spread peace, as a reminder to the wearer and observer that the character of a lily flower needs to be applied by the community to achieve world peace."

Inspired by that symbolism and determined to spread a message of unity, Balinese artisan Arta Pradana handcrafts this marvelous sterling silver and cow bone jewelry set featuring a pendant necklace and dangle earrings.

Thai artisan Jantana handcrafts a sterling silver creation carrying a message of unity for these fast-paced times. This charming necklace features little pendants in a brushed satin finish: one symbolizing peace, the other symbolizing love, and the last one representing our planet.

The Star of David symbolizes the union between God and its people, giving hope to humanity. Michael Krainer spreads this message of faith with a sterling silver pendant necklace, whose starry allure is decorated with a reconstituted turquoise stone as a symbol of peace and harmony on Earth.

Thai artisan Jantana handcrafts a sterling silver creation carrying a message of harmony for these fast-paced times. This gorgeous necklace features a pendant in a brushed satin finish with a globe, a heart and a peace symbol joined in a tender design.

Express your inner flower child with this pendant necklace from Thailand. Crafted of ceramic, the pendant takes the form of a peace symbol, painted by hand with colorful floral motifs. Napat Chotpruekchookul of Thailand designs this accessory, circling the neck with adjustable cotton cord.

[The primary image featured here shows the backside of this unique World Peace Project pendant; see the front view in the alternative photos, where the pendant symbolizes a peaceful, simple, clean earth.] "The center of this pendant symbolizes the world, surrounded by a chain that symbolizes the world's peoples holding on to each other and being connected. On the reverse side, diverse religious symbols speak to the need for inclusion, regardless of identifiers," the artist explains.

"If humans want to live peacefully and sustainably, world peace is essential," explains artisan Nyoman Ariawan. "To create a peaceful world, all countries must work together to make advancements that benefit all humans, regardless of their origin. I hope that all countries respect each other and maintain world peace. Global problems can be solved through dialogue and respect for applicable international law, without war.

"To attain peace, humanity needs to show its heart," says the artisan, who crafts this sterling silver pendant necklace in Denpasar, incorporating traditional Balinese motifs throughout the design, with a Celtic pattern on the Borobudur chain that symbolizes the close human bond, and a heart-shaped pendant with a hammered finish, that on the reverse side incorporates the symbology of diverse religions, all beating together in this heart, living in harmony side-by-side-among -- symbols of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Shinto, and Sikhism, which spread in the world but here live together in peace.

On a length of gleaming box chain, the iconic peace symbol is crafted in sterling silver to bring a meditative vibe wherever it goes. Sarote Lochotinunt of Thailand presents this pendant necklace, working alongside his wife to realize his designs.

Designer Ritu Thapar of India makes a statement of peace and diversity with this floral necklace, masterfully crafted from ceramic. Equipped with a nylon cord, the pendant—hand-painted in turquoise in golden hues—features religious symbols on each petal, representing coexistence in harmony.