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.

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.

JEANETTE LAI THOMAS | MORATORIUM

14K Gold Vermeil Asymmetric Angle
Earrings

The Chinese city Wuhan is one of the country’s most densely populated cities.

Wuhan is perhaps best known for three distinctive attractions: the 13^th century, five story observatory Yellow Crane Tower; the breathtaking architecture of the 17^th century Guiyuan Temple; and the fascinating antiquities of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

China is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Jeanette Lai Thomas.

CHIHIRO MAKIO | 314 STUDIO

Sterling Silver Nouveau Drop Earrings
with Pink Sapphires

Osaka, Japan is an exciting locale with places of historical relevance (the Tempozan bay port); natural beauty (the Osaka Aquarium); and tasty cuisine.  Japan is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Chihiro Makio.

INES SUSAETA

Bronze Wave Ring

There are plenty of ways to travel within the Spanish city, Malaga, by plane, cab or train. 

Visitors are eager to appraise the city’s architecture such as the Gibralfaro Castle that provides a panoramic view of the city. 

Spain is also home to featured jewelry designer Inés Susaeta.

DAISY CHOI

18K Gold Vermeil Everyday Is a Good Day Ring

Touted as the world’s fifth largest port city, the South Korean city Busan is an energetic metropolis. 

The city holds the largest department store in the world, the Shinsegae Centrum City; and Busan Lotte World Tower is one of many skyscrapers under construction to rival the stature of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa building. 

Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Daisy Choi.

ARIEL WELBY EVERARD and WANG LEI | EVERARD and WANG

Sterling Silver and
Black Brass Corners Rings

A great way to see China’s rolling landscapes is through the Yangtze River Cruise that flows along the country’s longest river, Yangtze. 

Among the places that can be viewed on the cruise is Shibaoazhai: home of twelve story temples.  China is also home to featured jewelry brand Everard and Wang.

RUTH BALL

Sterling Silver and Enamel
Shoreline Pendant Necklace with Diamonds

A one-time “sleepy fishing village” Brighton, England is the place to be.  The pebble beach locale is known for its spring festivals, unique shopping goods and spectacular sunsets.  England is also home to featured jewelry designer Ruth Ball.

GOLNAR GORGIN

Gold Plated Brass Wisdom Necklace

Located at the base of the Zargos Mountains in Iran are the ancient ruins of Persepolis.  

The city is still a locale of visual wonders that include the Gate of All Nations, the Tomb of the Kings, and the Eran Garden.  Iran is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Golnar Gorgin.

NIKI STYLIANOU

Ring made with Sterling Silver, Hand-Cut and
Hand-Painted Rubber and Threads

Faliraki, Greece is abuzz with plenty of activities.

You can shop for locally made ceramics or leather bags, or enjoy the kinetic nightlife of popular clubs like Ziggy’s and Bed.

Greece is also home to featured jewelry designer Niki Stylianou.

AMELIE RIECH | UNCOMMON MATTERS

Glass Pacolab Ring with
Metal Inlay

Acclaimed for its art, fashion and architecture Paris, France is among the world’s top tourist destinations.

A city known for its bustling night life, and educational centers, such as the Louvre, Paris has something for
everyone.

France is also home to featured jewelry designer Amelie Riech.

ROSARIO MEROLA

Stainless Steel and Lava
Ortigia Ring

Once covered in mud and sand the Italian city of Ostia Antica is now a thriving metropolis.

Plays can be viewed at the ancient Roman Theatre and a visit to bathhouses Cesaii or Neptune is not only a haven for relaxation but a remarkable showcase of mosaic floors.  Italy is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Rosario Merola.

PIP KEANE

Sterling Silver Flower Drop Necklace

The capital city of Australia, Canberra, is the country’s largest inland city that rivals its more well-known neighbors Sydney and Melbourne.  

The Australian War Memorial and the National Museum of Australia are two sites to learn about the city’s origin.  Australia is also home to featured jewelry designer Pip Keane.

ALIX BLÜH | MODERN RELICS

14K Rose Gold & Oxidized Sterling Silver
Benevola II Earrings with Rubies

Kick back and relax while enjoying a cruise along California’s San Francisco Bay on one of the boats provided by the historic Red and White Fleet.  

Visitors can view popular landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island.  California is also home to featured jewelry designer Alix Blüh.

DANIELA DOBESOVA

22K Gold and Sterling Silver Double Helix
Pendant Necklace

A fixture of the Czech Republic’s Bohemian Region since the 14^th century, the town of Cesky Krumlov is the country’s second largest town.  

Sharing the town’s moniker Cesky Krumlov Castle provides a powerful aura of the Old World and its storied history.  

The Czech Republic is also home to featured jewelry designer Daniela Dobesova.

CARI-JANE HAKES | HYBRID HANDMADE JEWELLERY

Polymer Clay & Sterling Silver Button Earrings

Scenic woodland trails and rugged, mountain bicycle paths are a few sights to explore in one of Scotland’s Dumfries.  

largest cities,

A visit to the city would be incomplete without seeing a castle: the 17^th century citadel known as Castle Douglas to be exact.  

Scotland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Cari-Jane Hakes.

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.

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.

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.

CAROLYN BENSINGER HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY

18K Gold & Sterling Silver Open Link Bracelets

Get your boogie boards ready for fun-filled times at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The length of the beautiful white sands bordering the Atlantic Ocean serves as a grainy walkway or a place for lounging.  Massachusetts is also home to featured jewelry designer Carolyn Bensinger.