KRISTEN LABORDE DESIGNS

Natasha Bracelet with Gold Plated
Findings, Quartz and Coral

Winnipeg is one of Canada’s most beautiful municipalities.  Boasting a population of various cultures, Winnipeg offers an eclectic range of activities to partake of including visiting museums, restaurants, or spas. Canada is also home to featured jewelry designer Kristen Laborde.

GREGORÉ MORIN

18K Gold and Paraiba Splendid Earrings
with Spesertite Garnet and Diamonds

The city of Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and there is something here for everyone.  

Montreal provides a great view of the skyline while the Downtown Pointe-a-Calliere Museum offers exhibits and displays that “tell the story of Montreal’s past.”  Canada is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Gregoré Morin.

ELVIRA SAZESH

Tribal Necklace in Black Silk
Rope and Swarovski Crystals

Located in Iran, the city of Mashad is a location replete with cultural and architectural attractions.  Annually over 12 million Muslims make a pilgrimage to visit the Shrine of Imam Ali Reza.

Non-Muslims also travel to the city to see Tous Museum, a site known for “ancient Persian artifacts and modern Iranian art.”  

Iran is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Elvira Sazesh.

HRATCH NARGIZIAN | RHYTON STUDIO

18K Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

Built during the time of Muslim rule the Blue Mosque, located in Yerevan, Armenia, is characterized by its Iranian style exterior consisting of jeweled blue and yellow tiles.

Armenia is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Hratch Nargizian.

AKIYO MATSUOKA FINE JEWELRY

18K Gold Baby's Breath Bracelet
with Diamonds and Aquamarine

The 17^th century structure known as Asakusa Shrine is one of Japan’s most famous attractions.

The Shinto temple is the best known of its kind and its construction lauded the three founders of Senso-ji.

Japan is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Akiyo Matsuoka.

INNI PÄRNÄNEN

Burnt Paper, Candle Wax, Iron
and Cotton Thread Ring

Turku--Finland’s oldest city--is not only the site for one of the city’s most beloved structures, the Turku Cathedral, it is also Finland’s official Christmas City.  

Turku holds numerous yuletide events celebrating the season.  Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Inni Pärnänen.

SHANI SHTAINGART | SHANIS JEWELLERY

Sterling Silver Lace Pendant
Necklace with Garnets

In the Swedish city of Orebro scenic wonders abound the most famous of which is the beautiful Orebro Castle.  The centuries-old structure overlooks the River Swartan. 

Elsewhere is the magnificent Svampen water tower that holds a restaurant at its highest point to take in the surrounding metropolis.  Sweden is also home to featured jewelry designer Shani Shtaingart.

ILIANA HERNANDEZ

Painted Wood B'atz Maya Calendar Pendant Necklace

Panajachel, Guatemala is a locale with plenty of sights to see.

Solola Market is the epicenter for the country’s traditional costumes and handicrafts; and the dramatic beauty of Lake Atitlan (a/k/a Lago de Atitlan) is intensified by three volcanoes that surround the body of water.

Guatemala is also home to featured jewelry designer Iliana Hernandez.

MARTINA HAMILTON

18K Gold & Sterling Silver  Nova Pendant Necklace

Ireland’s third largest city, Limerick, is renowned for its energetic nightlife but the tourist draw also boasts
more low-key go-to spots.  

The Irish Palatine Museum and King John’s Castle are collective, transports “back in time”; while Buttercup Farm is a fun, casual place to learn about farming.

Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Martina Hamilton.

CARMEN ANOCIBAR

.950 Silver Cradle of Love Rhondonite Cocktail Ring

Sharing the moniker of explorer Francisco Moreno, Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier is a 19-mile-long ice formation that forms an “ice field” with 48 adjoining glaciers.

The ice field is considered the “world’s third largest reserve of freshwater.”  Argentina is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Carmen Anocibar.

MERLE O'GRADY

Gold Plated Antique Brass Agate
Bombshell Ring with Spikes

Waterford has the distinction of being Ireland’s oldest city so there is plenty of interesting sights to see.  The metropolis’ city hall, Waterford City Hall, is a remarkable vision of stunning 18^th century architecture.

For those craving natural attractions you can relax on the beautiful golden sands of Dunmore East Beach.  Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Merle O’Grady.

FRITZ CASUSE

Sterling Silver Turquoise & Peridot
Pendant with Pearl

Despite its controversial link to the military, New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument provides stunning natural visuals.

Situated within the mountain ranges of the Tularosa Basin are landscapes of beautiful white sands composed of gypsum crystals that remain cool to the touch during high temperatures.  New Mexico is also home to featured jewelry designer Fritz Casuse.

SOPHIE HONEYBOURNE | HONEYBOURNE JEWELLERY

Sterling Silver & Enamel Triple
Drop Earrings

The city of Newcastle (a/k/a Newcastle upon Tyne) is one of England’s most energetic attractions.

There are plenty of sights to see that include the Central Arcade, the Millennium Bridge, and Grainger Town which is touted as the “historic heart of the city.”  England is also home to featured jewelry designer Sophie Honeybourne.

MICHELLE CHANG JEWELRY

14K Gold Diamond Shaped Dangle Earrings with Diamonds

Known as one of the coldest cities in North Korea, the city of Hyesan also has the distinction of being located at the foot of the ominous Baekdu mountain range that contains the Hyongje Falls.  Korea is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Michelle Chang.

DOMINIKA SYCZYNSKA

Copper & Copper Mesh Roxy Necklace

Touted as the birthplace of Nicolas Copernicus, Poland’s Old Town, located in Torun holds a wealth of history in its streets.

Among the town’s attractions is the 14^th century Cathedral of John the Evangelist and the four-year-old Center of Contemporary Art.  Poland is also home to featured jewelry designer Dominika Syczynska.