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.

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.

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.

RUTH DORON DESIGNS

Gold Vermeil White Opal Pendant

Although relatively small the Israeli city Netanya is full of surprises!  “Burial caves from the Byzantine era” can be found during tours of the Beit Aharon Reservation, as well as soft-shell turtles.

Hiking trails, beaches, and museums each provide a variety of stimuli to the senses.  Israel is also home to featured jewelry designer Ruth Doron.

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.

JOANNA CAMPBELL

Sterling Silver & Gold Vermeil
Reptile Lace Cuff Bracelet

Although Milford Sound Fjord is among the “wettest places in the world” it is visited annually by a little more than half a million people!

Located in South Island, New Zealand the fjord can be accessed via boat tours and sightings of seals, dolphins and penguins are common.

New Zealand is also home to featured jewelry designer Joanna Campbell.

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.

WADARAT SUPASIRISUK

Sterling Silver Floral Fantasy
Half Hoop Earrings

Sukhothal, Thailand is a UNESCO World Heritage site best explored via bicycle tours.

Ancient ruins that include buildings with splendid reliefs and a Buddha statue are surrounded by picturesque lakes.

Thailand is also home to featured jewelry Wadarat Supasirisuk.

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.

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.

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.

MORGAN CARRIER and SHIRA LAYE | LACAR Jewelry

Sterling Silver Men's Crater Ring 
with Turquoise

Characterized by their spiky glaciers the Canadian Rockies mountain ranges extend out through British Columbia and Alberta.  

Five national parks lie at the base of its peaks with Jasper National Park being the largest, and Banff National Park the oldest.

Canada is also home to featured jewelry design duo Shira Laye and Morgan Carrier.

APARNA

Sterling Silver Splendor Necklace with Purple
Composite Turquoise

Standing within the East Indian town of Uttarakhand is the ominous mountain Thalay Sagar.

With terrain that is steep and rocky the mountain is considered the most difficult to ascend; yet climbers from around the globe are eager to travail along its unforgiving peak.

India is also home to featured jewelry designer Aparna.

ANNE MAA DESIGNS

Amethyst Geode Slice Necklace
with Gold-Filled Wire

A great place to regroup from life’s daily stressors is California’s Balboa Park located in San Diego.

Equipped with a zoo, ten museums, and lovely gardens it is a location that caresses the senses with its educational yet gentle attractions.

California is also home to featured jewelry designer Anne Maa.

SAINAMPHUNG CHUNTAKOWSOL

Sterling Silver Fun Earrings

Known for its beautiful interior and outer structures Thailand’s Grand Palace, located in Bangkok, is a key attraction.

Within the walls of the 18^th century palace stands the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; a European-styled reception area; and an inner court where royalty resided.

Thailand is also home to featured jewelry designer Sainamphung Chuntakowsol.

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.

STEFANIA LUCCHETTA

Titanium Crateri 25 ring

In the mind of many Italy’s Island of Capri evokes a romantic rendezvous amidst gorgeous scenery, and they would be right.  

The isle has an almost magical aura filled with lovely backdrops that include crystal clear waters and historic structures like the Garden of Augustus.  Italy is also home to featured jewelry designer Stefania Lucchetta.

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.

HAZEL MORRISON | HAZEY DESIGNS

Bella Pearl Necklace with Baroque Ivory &|
Mauve Freshwater Pearls | Rose Swarovski Crystal

A monument to Scotsman William Wallace stands in Stirling, Scotland as a reminder of the many battles fought for independence.  

A historic site, Stirling boasts castles including the aptly named Stirling Castle which is one the country’s most “well-preserved” structures.  Scotland is also home to featured jewelry designer Hazel Morrison.