SUSAN SARANTOS

Dragonfly Pendant Necklace

One of the few functioning, hand-carved carousels is located in Rhode Island’s Crescent Park.

Built 120 years ago by Danish craftsman Charles I.D. Looff, the carousel boasts 61 horses; 56 of which are in jumping poses.

Rhode Island is also home to featured jewelry designer Susan Sarantos.

REGINA PIERALLINI JEWELRY DESIGN

18K Gold Vermeil Teardrop Blue Quartz Earrings

With a powerful eruption that buried two ancient cities with ash, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius is a must-see!  

Paintings excavated from Pompeii, one of the buried cities, are remarkably well-preserved.

For those who climb the volcano’s summit will be awe-struck by the view of that city.  Italy is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Regina Pierallini.

HIROTAKA INOUE

18K Gold Vermeil Camouflage Leaf
Insect Ring

The 17^th century Nijo Castle, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a marvel of ancient architecture.

Completed in 1626, and covering 2 acres of land, the structure consists of multiple palaces and castles including the Honmaru Palace which houses the one-time living quarters of Shoguns.  Japan is also home to featured jewelry designer Hirotaka Inoue.

LARISSA LANDINEZ

Sterling Silver and Oxidized Silver
Cuttlefish Bangle Bracelet

Located in the Venezuelan state of Sucre, the town of Cumana is rich with historical architecture that includes 17^th and 18^th century buildings.  Venezuela is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Larissa Landinez.

MARY MARGRILL | M2

14K Yellow Gold & Turquoise 3rd Chakra
Pendant Necklace from Chakra Collection

An enduring symbol of friendship, New York’s Statue of Liberty remains one of the state’s most visited landmarks.

Overlooking the Hudson River, the monument stands over 100 feet high and was created by French architect Frederick Bartholdi.  New York is also the hometown of featured jewelry designer Mary Margrill.

JANE GOWANS

18K Rose Gold Hitch Pendant Necklace

Dumfries, Scotland is a historic city replete with medieval castles (Castle Douglas), and beautiful scenery like the Threave Gardens, and Galloway Forest Park.  Scotland is also home to featured jewelry designer Jane Gowans.

ELEUTERIO ANTUNES | ELEUTERIO

18K Yellow Gold Earrings with
Rose-Cut Diamonds

The 18^th century structure Casa de Mateus and Gardens is one of Portugal’s stunning visuals.

Located in the picturesque valley near the Douro River the site is known for its lovely, blooming almond trees and wine.

Portugal is also home to featured jewelry designer Eleuterio Antunes.

ROS MILLAR

High Polish Silver Dagger
Necklace with Gold Vermeil
Detailing

The Irish city of Limerick is known for its cosmopolitan ambience; but Limerick also holds sites of historical relevance.  

The Irish Palatine Museum and the Hunt Museum respectively offer exhibitions of 18^th century German settlers, Irish artifacts, and the works of Da Vinci.  Ireland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Ros Millar.

LEYLA ABDOLLAHI

18K Yellow Gold Ianthe Ring with Amethyst,
Green and Purple Sapphires

Though the ancient Iranian city Persepolis stands in ruins, the city’s greatness is still palpable.

Sites like the Gate of All Nations and the Tomb of the Kings are awe-inspiring as they represent the country’s legendary art and architecture.

Iran is also home to featured jewelry designer Leyla Abdollahi.

KATE McCOY JEWELLERY

14K Rose Gold Vermeil Linearis Cuff Bracelet

Located near the shores of the Gulf of St. Vincent, Adelaide, Australia is renowned for its German-influenced vineyards.  

Once known for its wetlands, the area is currently a bustling city with annual art fairs, and awe-inspiring natural landscapes like the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Australia is also home to featured jewelry designer Kate McCoy.

SASKIA DIEZ

Gold Chan and Pearl Boule Necklace

Built during the mid-17^th century, Germany’s Nymphenburg Palace is arguably Munich’s most popular attraction.  

Having undergone a number of expansions and redesigns, the majestic structure includes a park, decorative mansions, and an orangery.  Germany is also home to featured jewelry designer Saskia Diez.

DANA ARBIB and FARAH MALIK | A PEACE TREATY

Gold Plated Brass Remi Spiked Cuff Bracelet

Today we travel to two destinations.  Our first stop is the North African country Libya where we sojourn to the historic town Dirj.  An annual art festival, known as the Dirj Tourist Festival for Arts and Heritage, is a highlight. 

Now we travel to the town of Chitral, located in Pakistan.  Rich with history Chitral is known for its majestic architecture that includes the Palace of Mehtar, and the Jami Mosque.  

Today’s feature is the jewelry design team of Libyan Dana Arbib and Pakistani Farah Malik.

MARIE PONIATOWSKI | STONE PARIS

18K White, Black & Rose Gold
Gatsby Rings with Diamonds

Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus hails from the picturesque city Torun in Poland.

Filled with numerous historic sites, such as Old Town and St. John’s Cathedral, the city is renowned for its unique beauty.

Poland is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Marie Poniatowski.

ELSA SARANTIDOU | ELSA ART

18K Pink Gold Vermeil Destiny Leaf
Texture Bracelet with Brandy Diamonds

Known for its beaches and constant sunshine Greece’s Rhodes Island is the largest island in the country.

Visitors flock to its beaches Faliraki, Lindos or Ladiko where they engage in either snorkeling; diving or surfing.

Greece is also the ancestral home to featured jewelry designer Elsa Sarantidou.

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.

MOIRA K. LIME

14K Gold Filigree Necklace

Indiana, Indianapolis is known for its numerous “cultural sites,” many of which share close proximity to the city’s White River State Park.  

Among these sites are the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens and the Indiana Cross Country Arena.  Indiana is also home to featured jewelry designer Moira K. Lime.

ANA DE COSTA

18K Crystal Grazing Pendant Necklace

With its warm weather and natural beauty Portugal is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. 

Fishing, sailing, surfing and cycling are a few activities one can indulge, as well as the surging popularity of golf. 

An equal draw is the country’s delectable cuisine that is punctuated by its myriad of spices including chili peppers and saffron. 

Portugal is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Ana de Costa.

IMOGEN BELFIELD

Yellow Gold Bronze Plasma Ring

Touted as the world’s “largest inhabited castle” for years Windsor Castle, located in Berkshire, England, has served as the official home of British royalty including Queen Elizabeth II.  

It houses two farms, and a private swimming pool.  England is also home to featured jewelry designer Imogen Belfield.

JILL MONTESANTO | JILL ALESSANDRA JEWELRY

2-Strand Lapis Lazuli Lariat Necklace

Italian museums, such as the Accademia Gallery, which holds art collections of renowned Italian artist Michelangelo, are among the intriguing places to visit in Florence, Italy.

A view of the city’s stunning architecture, including Pitti Palace, is like walking back in time.  Italy is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Jill Montesanto.

GIULIANA VALZ-GEN

22K Gold Vermeil Teardrop Earrings

With 300 days of clear, sunny skies the Peruvian city Arequipa is a hot-spot for eager tourists. 

Renowned for its stunning buildings composed of white volcanic stone to many the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, is like “visiting a living museum.” 

Peru is also home to featured jewelry designer Giuliana Valz-Gen.