Jewelry
In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. Armlets have been around for thousands of years, and they’re having a modern moment in a variety of materials and styles. More jewelers, large and small, are using precious metals recovered from electronic waste. The latest jewlery fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. Art Deco architecture, antiquity, and the fluid natural world meld seam...