Jewelry of the Andes
Garnet necklace, 'Liana'
Like blossoms on liana vines deep in the rain forest, garnet gleams with crimson fire. Anna Lia crafts a pendant of minimalist elegance, showcased on a silver chain. Considered to confer pride in man, garnet is linked with self-confidence and success. 0.
Art glass choker, 'Heart of Passion'
Throbbing with crimson passion, a heart nestles on a cool white pendant. Beatriz and Carolina craft this exquisite piece in art glass to center a red suede cord. Ceramic beads grace either side. Because each piece of art glass is individually crafted, no two are ever identical.
Pearl choker, 'Peace'
Luminous river pearls alternate with ornate beads, crafted by hand. Always innovative, Sandra and Lily create a classic choker of serene beauty. The beads are fashioned of gleaming alpaca, an alloy comprised primarily of copper and zinc.
Pink opal necklace, 'Infinite Grace'
"What inspired this design is a sense of femininity, mixing the antique look of the bow with a modern, triangular heart, " says Cynthia as she presents her latest creation.
Necklace, 'Joy'
Discovering the beauty in nature, Regina Flores reinterprets it in gleaming silver. Petals open to slender stamens in a graceful design. Set on a sleek spiral, the flowers adorn this original necklace named Cusi, Quechua for "happiness." .
Chrysocolla necklace, 'Friendship'
Three tendrils reach out to embrace a blue-green gemstone in a gesture of comfort and friendship. Working in fine Andean silver, Ferm�n selects chrysocolla for this exquisite pendant.
Mahogany necklace, 'Tropics'
Peru's Ilaria designs a stunning necklace that is rich in organic elegance. Leaves and hazelnuts that are carved from mahogany hang from silver vines creating a masterful illusion. .950 rating silver.
Pink opal and quartz choker, 'Masterpiece'
Peruvian designer Ilaria creates a jeweled masterpiece with pink opals and quartz crystals. Her original design proudly bears the influence of Inca elegance, which is cast of Peruvian silver. .950 rating silver.
Necklace, 'Silver Rain'
Always innovative, Ilaria takes a design from the 1920s and transforms it into a necklace for the new millennium. The slender chain features a lavish cascade of gleaming rods that wash over the collar bone in a silver shower. The design carries her signature. .
Garnet and onyx necklace, 'Garnox Riddle'
The surreal translucency of Peruvian gemstones inspires the "Garnox" jewelry collection by Peruvian designers Adrian and Anna Lia. "Garnox is a made-up term that refers to the main gemstones: garnet and onyx, " they explain.