the beauty of the Caribbean seas. Debora and Marco masterfully obtain the sea's blue-green magnificence with dichroic glass techniques. The set includes a stainless steel choker and a pair of earrings. .925 rating silver clasp. Artisan Info: "Hello, we are Debora and Marco and we met while doing research on glass. Debora is from Argentina. After finishing a degree in art, she decided to widen her horizons and that road brought her to Mexico where we met each other," says jewelry artisan Marco. "I studied veterinary medicine. After several successful professional activities that benefited society with practice and technical knowledge, I was attracted to art. So we both began researching the art of glas...  (less)

by Oscar Figueroa. He takes his inspiration from churches in Mexico, covering the pendant with flowers that recall bouquets placed on the altar and bouguets presented to the Virgin. It is worn on a gossamer necklace of black suede and silk organza. The length can be adjusted by sliding the clasp. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I was born in the city of Taxco on February 2, 1964. I studied until secondary school in the same city. I then traveled to the state of Mexico to study high school and then in Mexico City I did a degree in business administration. Later, I studied marketing at a post-graduate level. "Growing up in a silversmith environment, especially since my city is recognized worldwide for its silver jewelry,...  (less)

necklace and earrings. Transforming cultured pearls, white and rose quartz into feminine jewelry, Lilly Rahmann shares her unique design vision. The hand-crafted choker features luminous pendants, while sterling silver brings its own pristine shine to the set. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Lilly Rahmann and I was born in Bangkok. I started learning arts and crafts at the age of four. The primary school, secondary school, and college that I attended specialized in the arts and crafts. When I was young, my father owned a ruby mine, a gemstone cutting factory, and a jewelry store in a gemstone mining area of Thailand. Each weekend, he would bring home rubies and gems to be graded. He'd ask me to he...  (less)

The florid engraving is highly detailed, attesting to the meticulous nature of Thai silversmiths. At first reserved for low-ranking officials and commoners, silver's moonlight beauty soon became coveted by kings and queens - thus the argent metal was used in the elaboration of jewelry as well as utilitarian items. Presented by Ploy Intha, this loving rendition of tradition makes for a special gift on a memorable occasion. Silver and a small amount of copper are placed in a crucible, then covered with another crucible and this assembly is placed in the forge. When ready, some ground charcoal is blended into the molten alloy to prevent solid dross from forming when that mixture is poured out into a ter...  (less)

The beautiful pendant is a locket to hold a beloved photo or treasured keepsake. She works in fine Peruvian silver bathed in 21k gold. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Giuliana Valz-Gen was born in Lima on November 9, 1958. She recalls that as a child, she loved creating her own jewelry to wear at parties, or to give as gifts to her friends. By the age of 14, Guiliana was already wearing her own creations. When Giuliana began attending university, she also signed up for courses in jewelry making, where she learned the essentials of the craft. For her this was a hobby that she kept refining and perfecting. She was still taking courses when her husband died. At that point, Guiliana quit her studies to seek a steady...  (less)

Sandra and Lily design this delightful pendant, adding Czech crystals for sparkle. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Sandra and Lily Indacochea are a mother and daughter team. Joined not only by family ties in common, they share a passion for art. They are both self-taught. It all began as a game, when Sandra's little boy (Lily's grandson) was sent to fine psychomotor therapy. They both became immersed in the manual training until they realized that it had become more than a game they shared with the little boy. They realized that if they let their imagination run wild and allow their talents an expression, they could create original works of art. Sandra and Lily also recognized that in the process of creation t...  (less)

The beautiful pendant is crafted of silver and bathed in 21k gold. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Giuliana Valz-Gen was born in Lima on November 9, 1958. She recalls that as a child, she loved creating her own jewelry to wear at parties, or to give as gifts to her friends. By the age of 14, Guiliana was already wearing her own creations. When Giuliana began attending university, she also signed up for courses in jewelry making, where she learned the essentials of the craft. For her this was a hobby that she kept refining and perfecting. She was still taking courses when her husband died. At that point, Guiliana quit her studies to seek a steady job to support her young son. "That has been the greatest challenge...  (less)

The beautiful pendant is a locket to hold a beloved photo or treasured keepsake. The talented designer gives the silver a darkened finish for an antique feel. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Giuliana Valz-Gen was born in Lima on November 9, 1958. She recalls that as a child, she loved creating her own jewelry to wear at parties, or to give as gifts to her friends. By the age of 14, Guiliana was already wearing her own creations. When Giuliana began attending university, she also signed up for courses in jewelry making, where she learned the essentials of the craft. For her this was a hobby that she kept refining and perfecting. She was still taking courses when her husband died. At that point, Guiliana quit her ...  (less)

From India's Awadhesh, the versatile necklace is cast of sterling silver. .925 rating silver. Artisan Info: "Hi, my name is Awadhesh and I was born in 1978 in Jaipur. As a child, I was always different from the rest of my family. I was energetic, creative, and always wanted to do something different in life. I used to meet new people who were involved in some form of art, be it painting, designing, writing or theater. Once, I was in love with theater work and this passion led me to take a course in drama. I wanted to join the National School of Drama but, since our family has a long lineage in business, my father wanted me to follow suit. "During that time, I met a friend who is a jewelry designer. He...  (less)

the talented Made Sriasih. The pendant features the perfect beautiful kiss of amethyst. A wonderful gift for a treasured love. .925 silver Artisan Info: Made Sriasih was born in Bali on April 14, 1964, in a village long renowned as the island's center of silver production. Her father was one of the senior silversmiths, well trained in the jewelry arts. This skill was passed on to his daughter, Made, from the time she was 12-years old until she got married. She learned how to select quality material and create her pieces with precision, employing the village's traditional motifs and designs. Although Sriasih studied anthropology in college, she decided to start her own silver business with the support of...  (less)

the serene beauty of a faceted blue topaz, the pendant represents a pure heart. It hangs from a sleek silver choker. .925 rating silver. Artisan Info: "My name is Agung Pribadi, but relatives and friends know me better as 'Denny.' I was born in 1962 in East Java and lived there until I graduated from high school. In 1983, I continued my studies at the university level and a few years later I decided to make my own journey in art and spirituality. "I have lived in Bali since 1998, and I have spent my life in arts, spiritualism, and some social works. I design for interiors - masks, silk batik, and even stationary items. However, something happened in 1994 that led me to learn more about silver jew...  (less)

this lovely design. A luminous mabe pearl centers the pendant. By Diah Ayu, the sterling locket is worn on a sleek silver choker. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Diah Ayu and I'm from Jogja, in Central Java. I live in Bali with my husband and two daughters. The older is Sarah, who is 13 years old, and the younger is Sekar, 11. They both like to paint and have been learning from a senior painter for almost four years. "Art and jewelry aren't new things for me. When they were young, my great grandparents worked with diamond jewelry and my grandparents ran a cottage industry of crafting batik textiles. I assume I got the art in my blood from them. "I started to work seriously with silver the first year I li...  (less)