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These are just a few examples of the hundreds of pieces of jewelry you will find at the Novica Andes Shop and the Brazil, Central America and Mexico shops. Click to see all their New Arrivals. On the Novica website you can meet the artists and families who make each and every product featured on the site. You’ll know, the moment you make a purchase, whose life you are helping to change. That’s why I chose to offer products from National Geographic and Novica on my site.

In addition, your purchase will benefit Bolivia directly as I have pledged to donate a percentage of all sales to the Association of Washingtonians for Needy Bolivian Children (wanides.org), a non-profit organization that raises funds to help children in Bolivia. Thank you! Bella.

Lapis lazuli jewelry set, 'Mystique' (Peru)

Lapis lazuli's blue mystique encloses the beauty of Peru's Pacific shore. Set in gleaming silver arcs, oval cabochon stones are showcased in a necklace and earrings set. Tiberio Gonz�les and his family craft this serenely modern design. .925 Sterling silver

Jasper jewelry set, 'Autumn Leaves' (Peru)

Autumn leaves drift in the wind to alight on sterling silver. By Claudia Llaury, this beautiful set of choker and earrings features fiery jasper. The design is fresh and feminine. .925 Sterling silver

Chrysocolla jewelry set, 'Renewal' (Peru)

Sterling tendrils and buds represent renewal, enhanced by the life-giving colors of fields and sky. Adapted from pre-Hispanic motifs, this design features the mesmerizing intrigue of chrysocolla. The chain, pendant and earrings are meticulously crafted by Tiberio Gonz�les. .925 Sterling silver

Silver jewelry set, 'Rose of the Wind' (Peru)

Shaping silver strands into tight coils, Gloria Gamio evokes the whirlwind. She then transforms them into petals as she creates wild roses from the spirals. Linked in a dazzling necklace, the blossoms also appear as matching button earrings. .950 silver

Sterling silver filigree jewelry set, 'Andean World' (Peru)

Delicate filigree motifs fill sterling globes in a magical design. Crafted by hand, this exquisite jewelry set comes from Jose Antonio Ibeibarriaga. It consists of a pendant necklace and matching earrings. .925 Sterling silver

Chrysocolla choker, 'Exotic by Nature' (Peru)

Chrysocolla raindrops bathe falling leaves in an inspired design by Igidio Daza. The Peruvian designer crafts the choker by hand in sterling silver with burnished accents. .925 Sterling silver

Chrysocolla strand necklace All is New (Peru)

One of her favorite stones, chrysocolla reveals its splendid nuances of sky and meadow, lakes and forest. Regina Flores strings the polished gem in a necklace of extraordinary beauty. A branch of satiny leaves centers the necklace. Flores names this design �aupa, or "New in the Quechua language. "Like leaves that are born each morning," she says. .950 silver

Serpentine choker, 'Splendor' (Peru)

"Serpentine awakens to 'Splendor;' its color transmits the joy and hope of a better world," Ana Cristina Llapa says. "This design evokes the ancient Inca breastplates in a modern, stylized version. The choker itself is formed of articulated tubes that permit it to follow the body shape of the person who wears it." The handcrafted necklace is exceptionally lovely. .950 silver

Sterling silver and leather pendant necklace, 'Intrepid' (Peru)

Boldly combining gleaming Andean silver with dark brown leather, Rosa Tomatis creates a very original necklace. The contrast of textures and colors makes this a must for the modern wardrobe. .925 Sterling silver

Cultured pearl pendant necklace, 'Amazon Knot' (Peru)

A solitary pearl exudes vibrant energy in the magnificent design of this necklace. Carmen Anocibar contrasts the pearl's gray iridescence with the brushed-satin finish of this extraordinary necklace .925 Sterling silver

Obsidian pendant necklace, 'Jaguar Amulet' (Peru)

The great Inca stands beside the fortress of Machu Picchu, depicted in low relief. By Juan Contreras, the pendant encloses a jaguar fang of sleek black obsidian. A sterling silver chain completes the necklace. .925 and .950 silver

Silver cufflinks, 'Window' (Peru)

Rectangular domes reveal narrow windows in a design of perpetual style. Sandra and Lily craft these attractive cufflinks of Andean silver with a satin finish. .950 silver

Silver cufflinks, 'Contrasts' (Peru)

Sandra and Lily take advantage of silver's versatile elegance in the design of these cufflinks. They contrast a sleek polished finish with the silken texture of the grated surface. The luminous effect is admirable. .950 silver.

Chrysocolla pendant, 'Hummingbird' (Peru)

Crafted of gleaming silver, the famous Nazca hummingbird comes to life as a pendant. Gilda Vega centers the piece with chrysocolla. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the mysterious figures of the Nazca Plain can be seen in their entirety only from the air. .950 silver

Silver pendant, 'Floating' (Peru)

Adrian Miranda creates the illusion of movement with the original design of this pendant. It is crafted by hand with Peruvian silver featuring round perforations resembling floating bubbles. .950 Silver

Leather ring Crimson (Peru)

Peruvian designer Rosa Tomatis combines the cool allure of silver with the warm elegance of leather. She transforms this unique textural combination into a trendy, original ring. .925 Sterling silver

Silver band ring Aesthetic Peru (Peru)

Wrapped in fine silver threads, this ring exudes the essence of Peruvian aesthetic minimalism. Adrian Miranda designs this original band ring, which is crafted by hand with silver featuring oxidized accents. .999 Fine silver and .950 silver

Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Rainforest' (Brazil)

This necklace by Leticia Scarpa and Hugo Torre is inspired by the bico de papagaio (literally, "parrot's beak"), a plant found in the Mata Atlantica rainforest along the coast of Southeastern Brazil. This region of the country is suffering from continual environmental devastation, and the artisans use their designs to preserve a sense of natural beauty. The accessory artfully combines sterling silver with contrasting beads made from cinnamon sticks. 925 Sterling silver.

Ceramic long necklace, 'Copacabana' (Brazil)

Rippling ribbons of black and white emulate ocean waves. Carolina Amaral turns her eye to Copacabana beach near Rio de Janeiro. The sidewalk promenade along the beach is crafted of Portuguese stones, portrayed in this handsome necklace. The hand-painted ceramic medallion is worn on cotton cords, and the length can be adjusted by sliding a bamboo bead.

Leather wrap bracelet, 'Spinning Black' (Brazil)

Brazil's Marilia Guimaraes designs a trendy wrap bracelet in dramatic black. Designed to wrap approximately four times, the bracelet is crafted of quality leather and fastens with a nickel plated steel magnetic clasp.

Gold plated drusy agate chandelier earrings, 'Blue Cassange' (Brazil)

Blue as Lake Cassange, these earrings showcase agate's bold elegance. From Novica's singular Gemstone Jewelry of Southern Brazil collection, the 18k gold plated earrings feature sparkling oval stones.

Silver with leather accent dangle earrings, 'Rolling Waves' (Brazil)

Rolling waves bring forth energizing elegance in a fabulous new design by Brazil's Horacio Gomenzoro. He ties the silver earrings to sleek brown leather cords to create an original pair of earrings. .950 silver.

Sterling silver floral bracelet, 'Let It Grow' (Guatemala)

"This bracelet is inspired by life's beautiful things, which we should all let grow, such as letting love grow in our hearts, let peace grow, and let harmony grow," says Ana Maria Paz as she shares her inspiration. She crafts the bracelet by hand with sterling silver featuring plaques adorned with abstract trees in open work. Featuring a rolo chain, the bracelet receives an antiqued finish. .925 Sterling silver

Jade link bracelet, 'Sweet Maya' (Guatemala)

"Sugar cane is one of our most important natural products, so we thought we'd celebrate it by designing a collection in its honor," the Jim�nez Family explains. The design features half cylinders of lush green jade mined in Guatemala. Sterling silver encasings add to the bracelet's spectacular splendor. Regarded as the stone of immortality by the Maya people, jade is said to attract love. .925 Sterling silver

Lavender jade dangle earrings, 'Praise Love' (Guatemala)

"This design is inspired by our eldest daughter, Saira Paola," say Pedro and Esperanza from the Jim�nez Family. "It reflects her personality because she is conservative and elegant, with a touch of innovation. She never loses sight of her roots or sense of originality." The sterling silver earrings are crafted by hand featuring natural lavender jade at the center of this loved design. .925 Sterling silver

Jade pendant necklace, 'Iq, Maya Wind Spirit' (Guatemala)

Represented by a hummingbird, the Iq glyph is shaped like a temple window designed to let the spirit of the wind blow through. It symbolizes the day that life began, according to the Maya. Zandra Lorena Sajbin carves the ancient image on natural green jade mined in Guatemala. The pendant hangs from a faux suede cord which fastens with a sterling silver clasp. .925 Sterling silver

Men's sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Symmetrical Elegance' (Mexico)

Silver's versatile elegance inspires Maria Belen Nilson to create this trendy cuff bracelet. She contrasts polished and burnished finishes in a symmetrical game of elegance. .925 Sterling silver

Silver cuff bracelet, 'Baroque Bouquet' (Mexico)

Inspired by baroque stylizations, Joaqu�n and Josefina design this exquisite cuff bracelet. Silver daisies glow with the charm of moonlight in a bracelet that is crafted by hand with admirable expertise. .950 Silver

Turquoise cuff bracelet, 'Caribbean Empress' (Mexico)

A drop of turquoise falls on an intricate web of stylized roots as Maria Belen Nilson honors Mother Earth. Nilson finds inspiration in ancient Mexican fashions as she designs this grand sterling silver bracelet. .925 Sterling silver

Dichroic art glass cross necklace, 'Seafarer Cross' (Mexico)

Deep blue tones suggest the reflection of water in its crystalline depths. Original and beautiful, this dramatic cross is created of dichroic art glass. Debora and Marco display it on a stainless steel choker coated in black. Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand, thus no two will ever be exactly identical in color and pattern. Due to the nature of the procedure, subtle cracks may appear during the cooling process. .925 Sterling silver

Sterling silver strand necklace, 'Imagine' (Mexico)

"My collections are based in the origin and traditions of our culture," says Mexico's Oscar Figueroa Escorcia. This mesmerizing design is cast of sterling silver mined in Taxco, legendary for its silver works. .925 Sterling silver.

Sterling silver choker, 'That's a Wrap' (Mexico)

Wrapping threads of silver around sterling rectangles, Carlos and Cynthia Rendon design a mesmerizing pendant. It is crafted by hand and is worn on a sleek choker. .925 Sterling silver

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