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The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

This unique cocktail ring features an intricately hand engraved sterling silver band in the shape of two feathers. At the center of the band sits a one-carat amethyst gemstone in the middle of a carved motif setting. Indonesian artisan Komang Suastra individually designs and crafts each ring for a truly unique piece of jewelry.

Sterling silver accents made with the granulation technique perfected by Balinese silversmiths for centuries frame this stunning moon pendant crafted from hand-carved horn and featuring lustrous amethyst and garnet gemstones. The exquisite pendant necklace comes with an adjustable cotton cord and is a must-have accessory designed by artisan Ayu Ary.

Balinese artisan Komang Suastra designs and crafts this bracelet in gorgeous detail. The cuff is first carefully created from sterling silver. Then, brilliant, purple amethyst "eyes" totaling nearly 1.5 carats are placed in a vine-motif setting, gazing out from your wrist at the world around you. A hidden hinge makes it easy to put on and take off.

Joias do Rio of Brazil presents a stunning figurine of a butterfly resting on an outcropping. The butterfly's wings are carved from earthen jasper with a body of brass. The butterfly rests on a rugged nugget of amethyst that sparkles as the light catches the myriad facets of the crystals. The butterfly is removed from the amethyst for easy shipping.