Mexican & Taxco
Beaded necklace, 'Star of Dawn'
This bright necklace by Higinio Hern�ndez Carrillo celebrates the sun with rays of fire. The Huichol people regard the sun, which they call Tatata, as their divine father, for he is believed to be the source of life. To the Huichol people, the sun has the power to heal.
Necklace, 'Elegance in V'
Sleek and minimalist, a band of polished silver swoops downward and upward like wings. It encircles the neck with bold, elegant style. Coaxing a subtle glow from a pristine material, Alicia de la Paz crafts a brilliant choker. 0.
Jade and amethyst choker, 'Silver Bow'
Centered by a silver bow, radiant spheres of jade form a necklace of serene beauty. Amethyst adds color, while sterling spacers bring silver's innate shine. Marisol Fern�ndez crafts an original design with her hallmark style. .925 rating silver.
Necklace, 'Desert Treasure'
A verdant cactus remains strong and tall against the wavering heat of the desert. Rodolfo Carrillo paints his original design on a fused glass pendant hanging from a leather cord.
Necklace, 'Happy Cow'
A cow happily grazing on the Mexican sierra adorns this pendant with endearing naivet�. "I like to get in touch with my inner child, " admits Rodolfo Carrillo. The fused glass pendant hangs from a quality suede leather cord.
Dichroic art glass choker, 'Rainbow Dolphin'
Leaping lithely from the sea, a dolphin encloses rainbow colors. It centers a choker by Gloria and David. They work in dichroic art glass with its shimmering beauty. Each piece is individually hand-crafted, thus no two will ever be exactly identical in color and pattern.
Leather necklace, 'Lucky Flower'
The florid elegance of this necklace is cast of sterling silver in a design by Cesar Godoy. Inspired by pre-Hispanic artistry, Godoy stylizes early representations of the florid star with burnished accents. The pendant hangs from a quality leather necklace. .925 rating silver.
Leather necklace, 'Shell Spiral'
A shell spiral glows with sterling elegance in a fascinating design that melds the pre-Hispanic past with today's trends. Cesar Godoy's energetic design is cast of sterling silver and hangs from a quality leather cord. .925 rating silver.
Choker, 'Aztec Warrior'
The stylized headdress of an Aztec warrior shines as a proud reminder of Mexico's historic legacy. Maria Belen Nilson designs the sterling pendant featuring clear lines and burnished contours. The pendant centers a caucho (natural rubber) choker. .925 rating silver.
Necklace, 'Silver Stalactite'
Silver takes on the textures of ice as Michele French shapes a gleaming stalactite. Worn on a black suede necklace, the pendant creates a bold contrast. The cord ties around the neck. .