Jewelry of the Andes

Rose quartz and amazonite choker, 'Marine Breeze'

Peru's Ilaria transforms amazonite and rose quartz into a spectacular choker. The gems are cut into polished spheres that cascade gracefully from silver. The luminous effect is captivating. .950 rating silver.

Choker, 'Climbing Arcs'

Graceful arcs of textured silver climb and tumble in beautiful symmetry. Thoroughly modern, this stunning choker comes from Juan Contreras's contemporary vision. .

Leather and serpentine necklace, 'Tribe'

Rosa Tomatis designs a necklace that is rich in organic sophistication. Tomatis combines the elegance of three quality materials with a serpentine wheel hanging from a double leather cord centers the necklace. The necklace continues unto a glistening silver chain and toggle clasp.

Obsidian necklace, 'Purification'

Showcased in a shining oval, black obsidian brings purification, transformation and inner growth. Dario Alejandro Vela creates a pendant of stunning simplicity, displayed on a delicate necklace of silver scallops. .

Amazonite and calcite necklace, 'Moonlight'

Amazonite conjures a clear blue sky where the moonlight works its magic. Crafted by hand, this lovely necklace comes from Peruvian designer Patricia Hern�ndez. White calcite and three ornate silver beads add to the choker's serene allure. .

Sodalite choker, 'Blue Spirit'

Ani Mu�iz clusters polished sodalite on a sterling chain for a necklace that moves freely. Fascinating and feminine, the design is crafted of Peruvian silver. .

Tiger's eye and carnelian long necklace, 'Golden Land'

Long and versatile, this necklace combines the golden tones of tiger's eye and chalcedony with bright carnelian and reconstituted rutile quartz. Marcela Rossl links the gems with sterling chains and adds shining silver beads. .

Necklace, 'Birds in Flight'

The freedom of birds to fly in any direction inspires the original design of this necklace. Gemma Suij incorporates pre-Inca stylizations into her design as she casts the pendant and chain of sterling silver. .925 rating silver.

Necklace, 'Inca Cross Trio'

The spiritual beliefs that underlie Inca glyphs inspire in Gemma Suij a unique sense of elegant artistry. She designs a spectacular necklace centered by a trio of chakana crosses, which represent the link between this world and the world above.

Choker, 'Woven Star'

Anna Lia celebrates ingeniousness as she conjures a star with gleaming silver strands. Centering a slender choker, the squared pendant offers contrast with dark "burnt" surfaces. .925 rating silver and 1.