Beaded wristband bracelets, 'Bold Brown Fortunes' (pair)
Price: $18.44

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.Thailand's Tiraphan Hasub casts a spell of bold elegance with the design of these bracelets. They are crocheted by hand featuring brass bells as well as Chinese coin replicas, believed to foster wealth and success. The bracelets are centered by colorful glass beads and fasten with rain tree wood spheres. Brass bells ring for good fortune. "I believe many women think like me, and that's what inspired me to create jewelry that is original." - Tiraphan Hasub

Pearl and amethyst strand necklace, 'Tropical Elite'
Price: $31.49

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Exotic tropical colors lure into admiration with the design of this handcrafted necklace by Sasina. Iridescent pearls mingle with peridot and amethyst, all threaded on golden silk core. "I believe in the power of stones. Before leaving home, I wear an accessory - preferably earrings - that features at least one type of lucky stone...." - Sasina

Beaded wristband bracelets, 'Coins of Passion' (pair)
Price: $21.49

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Thai designer Tiraphan Hasub conjures mystical elegance with the design of these crocheted bracelets. She works with brass replicas of the legendary Chinese coin, believed to bring wealth and success according to Feng Shui practices. The bracelet's colorful threads are centered by red, the color of passion. Hasub includes rain tree wood and glass beads for the bracelets' clasps. "I believe many women think like me, and that's what inspired me to create jewelry that is original." - Tiraphan Hasub

Citrine and carnelian choker, 'Fire Flower'
Price: $46.11

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Ethereal and beautiful, a fiery blossom centers this choker. Busarin combines lemon citrine with bright carnelian while faceted beads add sparkle. Splendid tendrils create the appearance of lace, and the curvaceous necklace is adjustable in length. Artisan Quote: "Most of my patterns display butterflies, dragonflies, flowers and other images that put people and nature back together."

Dark Pearl and Rutile Quartz Strand Necklace, 'River of Night'
Price: $29.99

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Pearls glisten with elegant allure in a design from Thailand's Sasina. They are threaded by hand on silk core, creating the illusion of a flowing river splashing with onyx and rutile quartz. Stainless steel clasp and extender chain. Artisan Info: "My name is Sasina Leerasawatdiampon. My hometown is located in the north of Thailand where the air is fresh and the landscapes are beautiful. I really love this place. I have an older sister and my parents work with agricultural products. "My parents use to have a big garden filled with fruits and flowers which they started out of personal choice. It grew so much they started to sell their produce and be able to make a living from it. This is the kind of environment I grew up in, one were I could walk and admire the beautiful flowers, which I would pick to decorate my room. "One day I was trying to get an outfit together for a party I was invited to, so I decided to use some of the flowers as accessories. I made some lovely jewelry with it, and I also wore some on my hair, to the point where I thought I had overdone it, but didn't have time to change. Everyone at the party admired my creations so much, they made me feel like a princess. "I craft jewelry with my good friend Busarin, who is also a Novica-featured artisan.

Pearl strand necklace, 'Love Blues' 0.4" W 19.3" L
Price: $28.99

Inspired by relationships, Nareerat creates an exceptional necklace. Iridescent pearls are showcased in shades of blue, grey, and green. The double strand of gemstones is punctuated by a long, flirty pendant.

Unique Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, 'Hollow Bell'
Price: $32.19

Outlined in silver, sterling bells become graceful earrings. Wadarat Supasirisuk's original design combines contemporary Thai style and classic Eastern motifs.

.925 Sterling silver

Colorful Agate and Carnelian Y Necklace, 'Summer Flower'
Price: $31.94

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Orange agate and bright carnelian bring summer's warmth to a beautiful necklace. The lavish beaded strand culminates in a floral pendant. This design comes from Thailand's Nareerat. Length may be adjusted. Artisan Info: "My name is Nareerat Tansuwansophon but you can call me Lek. I was born into a Catholic family in Trang province, in southern Thailand. My mother passed away after I was born. I am the youngest child of six siblings and have three brothers and two sisters. My family members are merchants. My house was next to the church so I did many activities at the church. My family believed in God, just as I do. "In 1982, after I graduated from grade nine, I moved to Bangkok. There I was a secretarial major at the Convert of the Holy Infant Jesus School, where I studied for three years. Then I worked as a buyer at a foreign trading agency until 1992 when an enamel company asked me to work in their marketing department. I thought it was a good opportunity so I worked there for three years before I quit to get married. "My hobby is origami, folding papers into many shapes. In 1996, my first daughter was born. I named her Ice. While I was pregnant, I spent all of my time doing origami. It made me get better and appreciate art.

Pearl and Blue Lapis Lazuli Choker, 'Ethereal' 1.2" W 13.4" L
Price: $42.49

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Pearls and lapis lazuli cast a spell of ethereal elegance as they shape this unique choker. The design is by Thailand's Sasina, who crafts the choker by hand. The clasp features a small chain to adjust the choker to the desired length. Artisan Info: "My name is Sasina Leerasawatdiampon. My hometown is located in the north of Thailand where the air is fresh and the landscapes are beautiful. I really love this place. I have an older sister and my parents export agricultural products. "I craft jewelry with my good friend Busarin, who is also a Novica-featured artisan. I love jewelry so much that the need to adorn my body with it is mandatory. My favorite is the earring, because it is little yet can subtly decorate the wearer. I believe in the power of stones. Before leaving home, I wear an accessory - preferably earrings - that features at least one type of lucky stone, not only for luck, but also because I believe I will then meet only good things. "I have been fashion-conscious and loved beauty for a long time. As a young girl, I had already started to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. I used my imagination to create simple designs with simple materials in my spare time. But it was while studying at the university that I began creating accessories. Initially I made what I liked and sold some to friends.

Garnet and Carnelian Cluster Earrings, 'Tropical Orchard'
Price: $17.99

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Nareerat selects bright, tropical colors for these cheerful earrings. She crafts them by hand, threading garnet, carnelian, serpentine and globes of magnesite on a golden silk thread. The colorful clusters hang from sterling silver hooks. Artisan Quote: "To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials - colorful stones and pearls in many shapes... Nature is a reference for my designs." - Nareerat