| There are a wide variety of distinctive jewelry | | | | designs. Brass and copper can also be used as an |
| styles, techniques, and pieces created in different | | | | accent metal. Garnet, carnelian, amethyst and |
| countries and cultures throughout the world. | | | | pearls are all common gems found in the designs. |
| Exploring these diverse and unique world jewelry | | | | India |
| styles is an excellent way to create your own | | | | Indian jewelry may be silver or gold, however it is |
| personal style. | | | | typically much more detailed and filigree type |
| Finding unique and unusual jewelry pieces from | | | | styles than seen in other countries. Close fitting |
| around the world is simple through the Internet. | | | | chocker necklaces with many different gems and |
| Additionally, various marketing and charity groups | | | | beads suspended from the main chain accentuate |
| help local artisans and craftspeople sell their | | | | the neck area. Black onyx, pearls, moonstones, |
| jewelry creations internationally. While browsing | | | | amethysts and peridot are gems that may be |
| these sites or at their retail stores or exhibitions it | | | | seen in the beautiful jewelry from India. |
| is possible to find truly one-of- a-kind items from | | | | Andes |
| Africa, Bali, India, Thailand, Mexico and even the | | | | Jewelry from the Andes tends to be more |
| Andes area of South America. | | | | geometric in shape with silver predominantly used |
| Africa | | | | as the metal since it is so prominent. The |
| Jewelry from Africa typically features a wide | | | | pendants for necklaces tend to be more inlayed |
| range of nature based themes and materials. | | | | with a variety of gems and stones that create |
| Bronze. copper and brass are common metals | | | | patterns and motifs that are culturally defined. |
| used in necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings and | | | | Filigree and the use of nature themes such as |
| are typically combined with leather, glass beads, | | | | leaves, water and flowers are very popular in the |
| bone carved beads pieces and naturally occurring | | | | jewelry but are also completely unique to the |
| semi-precious gems such as amber. Typically | | | | area. Different semi-precious stones including |
| balance, symmetry and a very structured look is | | | | aragonite, a brown stone and chrysocolla, a |
| achieved using these materials, however the | | | | beautifully variegated green stone are also very |
| overall presentation of the jewelry is very soft | | | | prominent in the jewelry from this area. |
| and gentle. Black onyx is often used in round and | | | | Thailand |
| larger squared settings that add to the warmth | | | | Jewelry from Thailand is often very delicate, |
| and natural glow of the jewelry. | | | | inspired by nature, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers |
| Bali | | | | and the natural surroundings. Silver and gold are |
| Bali and Java have a long history of producing | | | | both used in most jewelry items with pearls, |
| families of gold and silversmiths that make | | | | topaz and turquoise making a striking visual |
| beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and | | | | impression. Thin chokers with distinctive and |
| pendants. Silver is typically the metal of choice, | | | | detailed pendants worn close to the throat are |
| however it is typically combined with gems to | | | | also a common theme in the jewelry of Thailand. |
| make one of a kind items. Another key feature | | | | Jade and crystal, two very traditional materials |
| of many of the Bali silver jewelry designs is the | | | | figure prominently in many of the custom designs |
| use of small dots of silver on a naturally tarnished | | | | from the country. |
| background to produce detailed and striking | | | | |