Jewelry of the Andes
Mahogany obsidian, 'Cocoa Button'
Long hailed as a protective stone, obsidian is said to foster benevolence. Peruvian designers Sandra and Lily select mahogany obsidian as the star of their ornate silver ring. .
Serpentine ring, 'Finesse'
Silver waves dance around enigmatic serpentine in a ring that exudes feminine elegance. Sandra and Lily's fabulous design accessorizes with natural finesse. .
Serpentine ring, 'Lemon Drop'
"We think the green hue of this serpentine reflects nature's beauty and elegance, " confide Sandra and Lily. They select the verdant stone to crown an original silver ring featuring three hoops. .950 rating silver.
Chrysocolla ring, 'Ocean Triangle'
Chrysocolla naturally captures the intensity of the sea's blue-green depths. Its hypnotic beauty lures Carlos Gonz�lez into designing a fascinating sterling silver ring. .925 rating silver.
Ring, 'Improvise'
"Playing with flat surfaces, I began shaping a square, " says Yira Kahn as she talks about the design of this ring. "I didn't have anything particular in mind, and I ended up designing another square.
Ring, 'Bubbly Blue'
Blue on blue embraces dancing bubbles in its moody depths. Exploring the possibilities of a single hue, Beatriz Mu�iz fuses the pigments between crystal panes. She creates a bold ring, setting the art glass in silver.
Ring, 'Bouquet'
Finely crafted of silver, a shining bouquet graces a slender silver ring by Regina Flores. Named Uchuy (Miniature) in Quechua, the design is sleek and beautiful. Flores chooses Quechua names to reflect her country's rich cultural heritage. .
Sodalite ring, 'Universe'
Sodalite mirrors the magnificence of the universe in a trendy design by Carlos Gonz�lez. He sets the blue Peruvian gemstone on a sterling silver ring to create elegant contrasts. .925 rating silver.
Ring, 'Look for Me'
The pristine elegance of natural silver takes on a special elegance in this jewelry design. By Luis Banda, it features two polished spheres atop a ring of perfect simplicity. .
Orange quartz ring, 'Swing'
Peru's Rosa Higa designs an original ring that exalts the bright beauty of orange quartz. The gem is designed to swing gracefully from the faceted ring, which is cast in shiny silver. .