Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff Natural square peridot gems flank

Natural square peridot gems flank round cultured freshwater pearls in intricate sterling silver settings in this elegant design presented by Neeru Goel of India

Available in: citrus wood & lavender

Earrings with contemporary chic design

Designed in Sunny Sonoma County

Each earring features carnelian

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff Natural square peridot gems flankAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said