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Miracle Tree,'Hand Made Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace'

Michael Krainer in Thailand uses a tree of life symbol to center the pendant on this lovely necklace. Set against a natural turquoise backdrop, the tree is handcrafted from shining sterling silver and framed in a narrow band of the precious metal. more

'Kente Man' - Men's Hand Made Wood Pendant Necklace

Ghana's legendary kente cloth traditions inspire Ralph Ashong in the design of this necklace for men. Historically reserved for the nobility and the rich kente patterns and colors are unique to the weavers that design them and the symbolism they confer... more

Glorious You in Red,'Hand Made Beaded Wood Multi-Strand Necklace'

Create a bold impression with the thick strands of bright red beads on Sumalee Nawakul's necklace. The artisan uses waxed polyester cord to hand thread 12 strands of littleleaf boxwood beads which fasten with a charming button clasp. more

Sapphire Emotion,'Sapphire Rose Pendant Necklace Handmade from Eucalyptus Wood'

Drawing inspiration from roses and their stunning appearance, Brazil's Claudia Castelao crafts a bewitching eucalyptus wood pendant in a sapphire tone, perfect for a glamorous style. After finishing the centerpiece, Claudia sets the flower over a round... more

Elephant Shadow,'Hand Made Indian Floral Wood Pendant Necklace'

Chander Kant masterfully carves the pendant on this necklace from a single piece of kadam wood. Kant reveals the shadow of an elephant within the pendant, behind the florid openwork known in India as jali. more

Village Love,'Handmade Sese Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace from Ghana'

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Esther Darko, this loving necklace features beads of sese wood that circle the neck, centered by three spherical pendants. A brass clasp completes this striking accessory. more

'Kasapa' - Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace

Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though lips are meant for talking speech must be seasoned believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

Honey Feeling,'Honey Rose Pendant Necklace Handmade from Eucalyptus Wood'

Roses inspire Brazil's Claudia Castelao with their lovely appearance, motivating the artisan to craft a sublime eucalyptus wood pendant in a honey hue. After finishing the centerpiece, Claudia sets the flower over a round bone base, using a Zamac loop... more

'Mughal Enchantress' - Ebony Wood Necklace Handmade Indian Jewelry

Chander Kant transforms the beauty of ebony into a necklace of natural elegance. He intricately carves the pendant by hand featuring a florid mosaic underscored by the legendary Indian openwork style called jali. more

'Dark Green Sacred Quetzal' - Handmade Guatemalan Jade Pendant Necklace

Resplendent in sterling silver the quetzal bird was believed to be the god of air by the ancient Maya. Today it is Guatemala's national symbol. Classed as a near threatened species a quetzal hides behind a dark green jade pendant. Zandra Lorena Sajbin... more

'Man' - Hand Made Modern Silver Pendant Necklace

Fashioned of gleaming silver a graceful pendant adapts the symbol for man or masculinity. Henry Anthony Sanny crafts this modern necklace. .925 Sterling silver more

Sleepy Gecko,'Handmade Suar Wood Gecko Back Scratcher from Bali'

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this charming back scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have... more

'Longhorn' - Men's Hand Made Leather and Sterling Silver Necklace

With its long low horns the longhorn is a proud symbol of the frontier. Nyoman Rena depicts the powerful animal in silver displaying the pendant on a braided leather necklace. .925 Sterling silver more

'Blue Universe' - Hand Made Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Golden constellations within a blue universe cause lapis lazuli to be regarded as a symbol of true love. The spherical gem dangles on a sterling silver necklace by Shanker. .925 Sterling silver more

Charming Owl,'Artisan Handmade Clay Owl Pendant Necklace Cotton Cord'

Some say they're a sign of good luck, others say they are a symbol of great wisdom. It's safe to say that the owl is a prominent feature in pop culture and superstition alike. The mysterious, nocturnal bird is depicted in beautiful detail in a pendant... more

Dark Green Jade Necklace Hand Made in Sterling Silver 'Night Green B'olom'

Prized by the ancient Maya, very dark jade is called "verde noche" (night green) by artisans in modern day Guatemala. The fascinating design of this necklace by the Jimenez Family is centered by nine jades. For the Maya, number nine is an important... more

Candi,'Handmade Labradorite and Quartz Pendant Necklace'

Using the steps of an ancient Indonesian temple, or candi , as inspiration, artisan Laurent Leger in Bali presents this exquisite pendant necklace. A faceted quartz gemstone glows with a green hue, suspended from a sterling silver stair-step design.... more

Divine Story,'Hand Made Sterling Silver Om Bookmarks (Pair)'

This pair of bookmarks designed by India's Anant is perfect for the book lover in your life. Hand crafted from shining 925 sterling silver, the bookmarks are shaped like paper clips and decorated with the sacred om symbol. Keep both or share with a... more

Elorm,'Handmade Eco-Smart Recycled Glass Bead Necklace from Ghana'

Each recycled glass bead shines with Artisan Salome Korkor Kpokli's hope for her community as she trains others to become artisans and gain opportunities. Salome arranges sese wood and recycled glass beads along this necklace named Elorm , from the Ewe... more

Tortoise,'Handmade Agate and Ebony Wood Necklace with Tortoise Pendant'

Working with black and brown beads crafted from agate and bamboo, this stunning beaded necklace is the work of Anna Yawson. A tortoise pendant carved from ebony wood makes it a playful addition to any outfit. Because natural wood is used, the grain and... more

Gye Nyame,'Hand Made Ebony Wood Adinkra Symbol Pendant Bracelet'

A wooden Adinkra symbol centers this intriguing bracelet West Africa's Robert Lanyo. The artisan crafts the bracelet from black nylon cord with an adjustable sliding knot, hand knotting recycled plastic beads on either side of the ebony wood Adinkra... more

Ancient Heritage,'Dark Green Jade Sterling Silver Geometric Pendant Necklace'

Prepare to leave an indelible mark of sophistication wherever you go with this spectacular sterling silver pendant necklace, an alluring symbol of refinement and taste. Resplendent with the most beautiful dark green jade stones, each one is delicately... more

Meditation II,'Jade Om Symbol on Cotton Cord Artisan Necklace'

Carved from dark green jade — so dark it appears almost black — the "Om" symbol of Lord Shiva flourishes like ancient calligraphy. This mantra is used in mystical contemplation of ultimate reality and is considered the resonant body of the absolute.... more

Ancient Wings,'Unique Gold Plated Collar Necklace with Wings'

This unusual and striking collar necklace is the design of Kuera Putra in Indonesia. Beautifully detailed wings, hand carved from tamarind wood, adorn the ends of an 18k gold plated brass collar. more

Ahenema Royalty,'Handmade Necklace with Leather Pendant and Beaded Accents'

The rustic and whimsical leather pendant of this necklace of Ghanaian origin is a representation of an ahenema , the sandals worn by Akan royalty. The brown pendant is surrounded by sese wood and bamboo beads strung on a leather cord that features a... more

Mawusi,'Handmade Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Bead Pendant Necklace'

Ghanaian Artisan Salome Korkor Kpokli arranges sese wood and recycled glass beads along this necklace named Mawusi , a word from the Ewe language used to refer to the one in the hands of God. Each recycled bead builds Salome's hope for her community as... more

Caribbean Spirit,'Handmade Dichroic Art Glass Cross Necklace in Turquoise Tone'

Shimmering shades of aqua and turquoise evoke the translucent beauty of the Mexican Caribbean in this dichroic art glass cross. A timeless symbol of the Christian faith, the pendant graces a stainless steel necklace. This beautiful design comes from... more

Hand Crafted Wood Necklace Indian Jewelry 'Elephant Fortune'

A symbol of strength and wisdom, an elephant exudes elegant confidence in a necklace by Chander Kant. He hand-carves the kadam wood medallion with admirable detail, featuring India's legendary jali openwork in the background. more

Give Me a Hand,'Wood Back Scratcher Carved by Hand in Bali with Owl Motif'

Bali's Sarwaedi designs a back scratcher carved by hand from jempinis wood that is not just practical but also unique. These accessories date back to ancient China and feature beautiful shapes and motifs aside from their utilitarian purpose, in this... more

'Between Pyramids' - Men's Hand Crafted Leather and Wood Pendant Ne

This design is a retrospective walk through the ancient cradle of civilization Egypt represented by the parallel rows of pyramids says Ralph Ashong of his design. Carved in teakwood the original imagery is colored with a clay solution creating an... more

Turtle Relief in Black,'Black Turtle Themed Wood Back Scratcher Hand Carved in Bali'

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand carves this attractive scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have... more

Nkyinkyim,'Long Sese Wood Pendant Necklace Hand Crafted in Ghana'

Drawing inspiration from various West African tribes, artisan Ralph Ashong presents this attractive pendant necklace that is ideal for a casual look. Crafted by hand from local sese wood, the trapezoid-shaped pendant is engraved with an adinkra symbol... more

Wood pendant necklace, 'Vedic Om'

In Hindu tradition Om or Aum is a sacred incantation to be intoned at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas as well as prior to any prayer or mantra. Chander Kant carves the legendary symbol in high relief on a kadam wood pendant. The beaded... more

'Hand-Carved Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace'

The ancient dagdghan amulet arrives from distant Armenian lands to infuse energies of harmony into your days. Artisan Armen Khachatryan beautifully hand-carves walnut wood into one of these classic talismans, adding refined regional accents whose... more

Wisdom Talisman,'Hand-Carved Traditional Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace'

The ancient dagdghan amulet arrives from distant Armenian lands to infuse energies of wisdom into your days. Artisan Armen Khachatryan masterfully hand-carves walnut wood into one of these classic talismans, adding dapper regional accents whose sinuous... more

Eternal Talisman,'Handcrafted Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace'

The ancient dagdghan amulet arrives from distant Armenian lands to infuse energies of vitality into your days. Artisan Armen Khachatryan exquisitely hand-carves walnut wood into one of these classic talismans, adding glorious regional accents whose... more

Purple Urchin,'Artisan Crafted Purple Wood Necklace from Thailand'

This dazzling statement necklace in purple is brought to us by Sumalee Nawakul of Thailand. She carefully threads little purple beads crafted of littleleaf boxwood on ten individual strands joined by larger brown beads in this stunning handmade necklace. more

'Maya Tree of Life' - Hand Made Sterling Silver and Glass Bead Nec

Oscar Figueroa celebrates ancient Maya wisdom with a necklace that glistens with his original artistry. The pendant is crafted of sterling silver featuring a tree of life blossoming from a rocky path its leaves painted with yellow-green enamel. The... more