RUBEN and GILDA PEREZ

Sterling Silver Quetzal Shadown Jade
Earrings

Sacred ruins, historical architecture, and majestic natural scenery are captivating sights to experience in Antiqua, Guatemala.  

The visual ruins of ancient churches including the Los Remedios and San Jeronimo, along with the adventure of hiking up the active Pacaya Volcano will make lasting memories.  Guatemala is also home to featured jewelry designer Ruben and Gilda Perez.

SARA ENGBERG

So Little Time Burning Heart Sequin Piece

The Uppsala Domkyrka, located in Uppsala, Sweden, is the largest church structure in the country and Uppsala is the fourth largest city.

Additionally, the neighboring 13^th century Uppsala University is the oldest of its kind “in all of the Nordic countries.”

Sweden is also home to featured jewelry designer Sara Engberg.

MORAN PORAT

Gold Plated Brass Necklace Nude-Grey
Fabric & Ribs Beads

Zefat, Israel is home to “an artist’s colony” where painters, sculptors and other craftsmen work in their studios, and put their wares on display in private galleries and alleyways.  Israel is also home to featured jewelry designer Moran Porat.

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.

JEWELRY FOR MOTHER'S DAY 2015!

With Mother's Day Around The Corner Here Are Some Nice Pieces From A Few Top Designer Jewelry Brands at Shopstyle: 

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.

NEKE MOA

Sterling Silver Piata Ring with
Totweka and Garnet

“Wet weather gears and comfortable attire” is recommended when hiking New Zealand’s Milford Track.  

This popular hiking trail leads to one of the country’s stunning, natural wonders: Sutherland Falls.  

New Zealand is also home to featured jewelry designer Neke Moa.

ALEKSANDRA VALI

Oxidized Sterling Silver
The Spark of Passion
Brooch Pin with Coral

Affectionately known as “Mother Volga,” the Volga River is not only Russia’s major water source, and the country’s national river, but it is also the largest river in Europe.  Russia is also the birthplace to featured jewelry designer Aleksandra Vali.

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.

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.

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.

KAREN BUDER | SUGARLIME

14K Gold Plated Violet Earrings

Canada’s Pacific Rim National Park Reserve consists of three regions with Long Beach being the most visited.

The sumptuous Long Beach area is peppered with over ninety campsites for eager campers.  Canada is also home to featured jewelry designer Karen Buder.

ZARAH VOIGT

Isectorum Adventa Nomi Earrings
With Brass Scarab

An expansive collection of vintage motorcycles, automobiles and planes stand within the walls of museums located at Denmark’s Egeskov Castle.

The castle is a splendid example of 15^th century Renaissance architecture as well as lavish décor of wood works and tapestries.  Denmark is also home to featured jewelry designer Zarah Voigt.

LEILA KASHANIPOUR | LeiVanKash JEWELLERY

22K Gold Plated Sterling Silver and Bronze Skull
Sea Earrings with Sea Sediment Jasper

The city of Nir was once a thriving merchant hub of ancient Persia. In the present day it is still among Iran’s top attractions as it is located in the center of former trading route the Silk Road.  Iran is also the birthplace of Leila Kashanipour.

JAY SIMEON

22-Karat Gold Butterfly Pendant
with Rubber Cord

A shopping center known as the Samson Mall and a ski resort are among the sights to see within Alberta, Canada’s hamlet Lake Louise.  

With sub-arctic temperatures, snowfall is common settling upon mountain ranges that include Mount Whyte and Mount Niblock.  Canada is also home to Jay Simeon.

NATHALIE SHERMAN | SOPHIA & CHLOE

14-Karat Gold Vermeil Anne's Lalique
Cameo Necklace

The picturesque city of Asilah, located in the African country of Morocco, is one of Morocco’s oldest cities.

Centuries-old gateworks, towers and ramparts still stand in peak condition; acting as an ancient backdrop for cultural festivals.  Morocco is also the birthplace of Nathalie Sherman.

RINALDO ALVAREZ

Sterling Silver and Polymer Clay
Shared Secret Brooch Pin

Located in Spain’s Malaga Province is the city known as Ronda.  

Situated in a mountain region over 2,000 feet above sea level, the city offers some of the country’s ancient landmarks including the Plaza de Torros de Ronda, and a 16^th century bridge called Puente Nuevo.  Spain is also home to Rinaldo Alvarez.

ALEXA ALLAMANO | FOAMY WADER

14-Karat Gold Vermeil Byzantine
Petite Dangle Earrings with Ruby Rondelles

The Pacific Science Center, located in Seattle, Washington, was an integral part of Seattle’s 1962 World Fair. 

Designed by Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki, the center has been the location for numerous traveling exhibitions and is one of several places in the world that houses two IMAX theatres.  Washington State is also home to Alexa Allamano.

KAISALEENA MAKELA

Bronze Forest Earrings with
Green Serpentine

The city of Helsinki is one of Finland’s most densely populated areas boasting several islands including Seuraari, and Korkeasaari; the latter of which is the location of Finland’s largest zoo.  Finland was also home to the late Kaisleena Makela.