Jewelry of the Andes
Necklace, 'Temptations'
Giovanna Larnia designs a necklace of exceptional beauty, classic in its stylizations and trendy in its appeal. Cast of silver, the necklace is executed with careful filigree work reminiscent of colonial times.
Agate choker, 'Sweet Caramel'
Richly elegant in caramel hues, this necklace by Carla Bettocchi highlights agate's natural glow. The translucent gem appears in many forms and sizes, creating a hypnotic game of light.
Obsidian choker, 'Tomorrow Cat'
A variety of obsidian known as atigrada ("tiger-style" or "striped") graces this design with its fascinating veins. Sandra and Lily combine the smooth squares with textured beads in a beautiful design they name Kaya, "Tomorrow" in Quechua.
Obsidian choker, 'Universe'
Enclosing a universe of beauty, obsidian is thought to bring purification, inner growth and fulfillment. Sandra and Lily combine the smooth black squares with textured alpaca beads in a beautiful design.
Leather and sodalite choker, 'Heart of Blue'
Sculpted of polished sodalite, a perfect heart reveals mesmerizing shades of blue. It centers a delightful necklace by Sandra and Lily. Alpaca, an alloy comprised primarily of copper and zinc, make the beads displayed on a leather cord.
Choker, 'Daisy Chain'
Forever a beautiful sight, a daisy chain makes for a captivating pendant. Hanging from a silver choker, the design is by Anna Lia, who also hand-crafts this admirable piece. .950 silver.
Pearl necklace, 'Dark Night'
Lacy tendrils swirl seductively toward a single blossom. Combining the allure of black pearls with polished silver, Leily Li creates an exquisite necklace. Nature inspires the design that forms part of her "Flowers of Fire" collection.
Art glass choker, 'Sunny Meadows'
Beatriz and Carolina enclose the colors of sunny meadows in art glass, forever green. Set in fine Peruvian silver, the pendant brings its emerald tones to a necklace of silken threads. The hand-crafted choker fastens with a silver clasp.
Sodalite necklace, 'Blue Storm'
White clouds streak through a stormy blue sky, evoked by sodalite's natural colors. Carla Bettocchi crafts a beautiful necklace with a long, chic pendant. Silvery beads of alpaca, an alloy comprised primarily of copper and zinc, provide textural contrast.
Pearl necklace, 'Delicacies' (long)
Sandra and Lily design a necklace that is rich in delicate sophistication. They thread glistening pearls by hand on stainless steel, expertly alternating size and shape. Sandra and Lily complete their design with shiny alpaca accents.