Jewelry of the Andes
Art glass ring, 'Crimson Passion'
Crimson passion is stunning in lucid art glass. The hot red droplet centers a ring by Beatriz and Carolina. Bold and original, it is showcased in gleaming Peruvian silver. Because each piece of art glass is individually crafted, no two are ever identical. .
Ring, 'Triple Piercing'
Triple rings pierce a sleek band of polished silver. Juxtaposing their colors and textures, Anna Lia combines silver with black caucho (rubber). The result is a bold, original ring. .
Ring, 'Union of Loyalty'
Hammered silver reveals a fascinating texture reminiscent of a raindrop puddle. Anna Lia affixes the argent slab to a pair of hoops to form a dramatic ring. "This design represents the union and loyalty between people, " she says.
Rhodonite ring, 'Rose Aristocrat'
Set in an ornate medallion, rhodonite's deep rose colors are fascinating. Ana Cristina Llapa takes her inspiration from colonial art for the series she names Se�orial (Aristoctatic). "Peru's colonial art fused the tradition of two great cultures � Western and Inca.
Ring, 'Nature's Song'
A single silver leaf encloses the mystique and power of nature. Regina Flores crafts this elegant and original ring of fine Peruvian silver. Named Takiy (Song) in Quechua, it emanates sheer joy. .
Serpentine ring, 'Green Universe'
Fascinating with its nuances of green, serpentine centers a sterling universe. Patricia Jara showcases the stone in a bold, hand-crafted ring. The gemstone inspires respect for the elderly, longevity, retrieval of ancient wisdom and remembrance of past lives. .
Wood ring, 'Halo'
A luminous halo surrounds the noble grain of cumala wood in a ring of exclusive elegance. Peruvian designer Milagros Johanson orchestrates the spectacular contrast between glowing silver and the wood's rich yet opaque beauty. .950 rating silver.
Sodalite ring, 'Cubism'
Simple and stunning, this ring is inspired by cubist art. "This is an architectural piece, " Anna Lia explains. "It is crafted of silver and is crowned with a rhombus in a satin finish." Deep blue sodalite adds color. .
Leather ring, 'Armor Shell'
Peruvian designer Rosa Tomatis combines the cool sophistication of hammered silver with the warm elegance of leather. Tomatis transforms this unique textural combination into a trendy, original ring. .
Chrysocolla ring, 'Andean Peak'
Peru's Carlos treasures chrysocolla's blue-green elegance in a captivating ring. Gonz�lez works with traditional silversmith techniques to cast the ring of sterling silver. .925 rating silver.