CHRISTINA KARAKALPAKI

Leather Waves Necklace from
Skin on Skin Collection 

Known for its kinetic nightlife and picturesque beaches Mykonos, Greece is a quintessential hot spot.

Mykonos, however, also has a subdued side with “romantic” seaside villas and 16^th century windmills.

Greece is also home to featured jewelry designer Christina Karakalpaki.

JANE DODD

9K Gold & Sterling Silver Prey Brooch Pin

Paihia, New Zealand is a locale ripe with natural beauty and cultural wonders.

The town’s picturesque beaches are a great place to kick back, relax or explore scenic adventures like swimming with dolphins.

New Zealand is also home to featured jewelry designer Jane Dodd.

HELGA MOGENSEN JEWELLERY

Brass Bird Necklace

The rugged landscapes of the Finnish city Ivalo lends itself to such activities as canoeing, hiking and fishing. 

One of the city’s most unique pastimes is gold panning that takes place in the Ivalojoki River.  Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Helga Mogensen.

JANNA SYVÄNOJA

Necklace with Recycled Paper and Steel Wire

Situated along the coast of Lake Oulujärvi is the Finnish town Kajaani. 

Renowned for being the birthplace of writer Elias Lönrot, Kajaani is also known for its “old wooden houses”, and “the ruins of the Kajaani Castle.” 

Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Janna Syvänoja.

TZU-JU CHEN

Lotus Necklace with Paper Money,
Kingfisher Feather Inlay, Coral,
Turquoise and Monofilament

Located in the Chinese province of Sichuan, Dazu County is renowned for its stunning rock carvings. 

Included among the rock carvings are “fifty thousand statues of Buddha.”  China is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Tzu Ju Chen.

NORA ROCHEL

Black and White Sterling Silver Necklace

Located between German cities Bingen and Koblenz is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rhine Gorge. 

Situated smack dab in the center of Rhine Valley it consists of mainly slate rocks from the Devonian Period.  Germany is also home to featured jewelry designer Nora Rochel.