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Carnelian earrings, 'Vital Energy'
"I wanted to showcase the beauty and vital energy of carnelians in an original design, " confides Fanny Aguirre. The glowing gems are perfectly faceted and they create a sparkling contrast with sterling silver. .
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Andes Christmas'
The customs and hallowed beliefs of the Peruvian people inspire this collection of eight endearing figurines. Juan Soto Palomino portrays a nativity scene, as Mary, Joseph, and the three wise men bear witness to this divine miracle.
Ceramic ornaments, 'Christmas Eggs' (set of 3)
Shaped like a hornbill's egg, these ornaments are embellished with diagonal lines spiraling around each piece. Samuel Lovi crafts each piece in ceramic according to traditional techniques. Then the eggs are painted with oil paints and kaolin to achieve an aged appearance.
Cuzco vase, 'Inca Warriors'
From the Paucar Family comes this noble vessel filled with ancestral wonder both in technique and motifs. Here, Inca warriors race over a battlefield of traditional patterns and vibrant colors - their lethal weapons and shields at hand, their eagerness borne from pride.
Garnet and jade choker, 'Cranberry Cooler'
Somluck Komolmit selects the deep rich color of natural garnets for this exquisite choker. Stringing luminous spheres like cranberries, she adds cool jade beads and intricate sterling silver spacers. .
Labradorite bracelet, 'Serene'
Labradorite's serene cool glow holds the secrets to mystical elegance. The polished stone lures Agung Pribadi into designing an original bracelet that is underscored by harmonious sterling silver contrasts. .925 silver rating.
Quartz and carnelian earrings, 'Spirals'
Gemstones alternate with silver spirals to form long, lovely earrings. The original design comes from Somluck Komolmith, who sets smoky quartz between bright carnelian spheres. .
'Rama and Sita III, ' wall panel
This carved wood wall decoration depicts the blossoming love between Rama and Sita, documented in the Ramayana Hindu epic, in beautiful sono wood. The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage.
Wood hanger, 'Forest Flower'
Delicate chabaphai (forest flowers) appear in an airy filigree. Yodchai Saelor sculpts an elegant clothes hanger of Thai rain tree wood. Mounted on the wall, it can also double as a towel rack.