symbolism jewelry

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.

Glamorous and vibrant, Ibrat Yusupov's sterling silver necklace exudes an exquisite aura that transports you to an ethereal world. Crafted in Uzbekistan, the accessory's pendant features a filigree design enriched by floral motifs and crowned with amethyst and tourmaline jewels, whose hues symbolize wisdom and creativity.

Breathtaking stones are the central elements of Neetu Barathi's newest creations. Knowing that each gem has a unique metaphysical property, the designer collaborates with Indian artisans to create a set of two sterling silver dangle earrings, one featuring rainbow moonstones associated with harmony and the other crowned with chalcedony jewels symbolizing goodwill. Furthermore, each accessory totals twelve carats, adding an elegant vibe to the pieces.

Gleaming and glamorous stones are the main elements of Neetu Barathi's newest creations. Knowing that each gem has a unique metaphysical property, the designer collaborates with Indian artisans to create a set of two sterling silver dangle earrings, one with prasiolite jewels symbolizing inner strength and the other with amethyst gems representing wisdom. On top of that, each accessory totals twelve carats, adding a luxurious vibe to the pieces.

India's Neetu Barathi finds in rainbow moonstones her main inspiration to design a set of two sterling silver dangle earrings. After working side by side with local artisans, the final result is these charming accessories with an ethereal aura: one with faceted aventurine stones and the other with faceted chalcedony jewels, each design totaling twelve carats. On top of that, the gems symbolize leadership, goodwill and harmony, adding a special meaning to the set.

Make a modern fashion statement with Parul's dangle earrings, crafted by expert Indian artisans inspired by precious stones. Working with sterling silver, the artisans create these geometric accessories featuring aventurine cabochons, symbolizing leadership and perseverance.

Make a glamorous fashion statement with Parul's dangle earrings, crafted by expert Indian artisans inspired by mystic gemstones. Working with sterling silver, the artisans create these geometric accessories featuring natural rose quartz cabochons, symbolizing unconditional love.

A sublime design comes directly from Bali to add an exquisite touch to your outfits with its purple tone. Crafted from sterling silver and enhanced with a polished finish, Kenari's dangle earrings are a bold fashion statement thanks to their unique design and faceted amethyst stones symbolizing wisdom.

This fierce cobra comes to life thanks to a faceted one-carat citrine stone symbolizing success. Its yellow tone brings a glamorous aura to the whole necklace, handcrafted from sterling silver by Bali's Giri Tasmana. After adding a combination finish, the artisan completes the design with a sturdy naga chain.

This fierce cobra comes to life thanks to a faceted one-carat amethyst stone symbolizing wisdom. Its purple tone brings a luxurious aura to the whole necklace, handcrafted from sterling silver by Bali's Giri Tasmana. After adding a combination finish, the artisan completes the design with a sturdy naga chain.

Ancient legends told about deities taking the shape of peacocks to visit and wander Earth, displaying ethereal beauty, just like Ayu Ary's newest design. Directly from Bali, these drop earrings feature peacock-shaped bone carvings in a lustrous ivory hue, accented with floral and traditional sterling silver details and faceted garnet gems, known for symbolizing passion and romance.

A splendorous design reminds us that the ocean is full of magnificent treasures waiting to be discovered. Drawing inspiration from marine elements and classic trends, Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri crafts this gorgeous pair of dangle earrings from sterling silver, all in a high polish finish. As the centerpieces, mabe and freshwater cultured pearls add a refined touch to the accessories, symbolizing innocence and serenity.