Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar Philippines Textured beads in a variety

Textured beads in a variety of shapes circle the wrist in this stretch bracelet from Ghana

Thailand artisan Duanpen Tajunin presents these elegant earrings featuring Moon-like white cultured Biwa coin pearls

Guided only by the rhythm of their hearts

Sterling silver and garnet

it sometimes has tiny inclusions of plants and insects -- making it highly prized

Aztec Calendar Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar Philippines Textured beads in a varietyMaria Estela Perlera de Portillo recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the 'Aztec Calendar' or 'Sun Stone.' Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. This superb example is meticulously created by hand