Artisan Jewelry Stories & Ethical Craft
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The Lost Artisans: A Story of Serendipity
Our jewelry is more than adornment; it’s a story of survival and serendipity. In 2017, I discovered a small shop in a sprawling Bangkok market, cap...
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Valentine’s Day: A Story of Love, Symbolism, and the Meaning Behind Jewelry Gifts
From medieval valentines and sentimental lockets to modern artisan jewelry, discover how jewelry became a Valentine’s Day gift and how to choose a ...
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Color in Jewelry
Color has shaped jewelry symbolism for centuries. Learn how cultures around the world interpret gemstone colors and discover the meanings behind gr...
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Mythical Creatures in Jewelry
Mythical motifs let jewelry transcend the material and become something deeper; a symbol of strength, rebirth, wisdom, or magic carried close to th...
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A Collector’s Guide to Ring Styles
Rings have served as symbols of identity, love, authority, spirituality, and personal expression for thousands of years. From the gold rings of Anc...
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The Story and Symbolism of Bracelets
Bracelets are one of the oldest forms of jewelry, dating back over 40,000 years. From ancient gold bangles to modern charms and beaded designs, bra...
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The Language of Shapes
Circles, triangles, squares, lines, and zigzags carry meaning in jewelry, but never on their own. Discover how orientation, repetition, material, c...
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Sundara Joon Birthstone Collector’s Inspiration
Birthstones connect personal identity, history, and symbolism through meaningful gemstones associated with each month. Discover birthstone meanings...
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The Spirit of Suki: Trust, Loyalty, and Connection in the Philippines
SUNDARA JOON Jewelry for the Individualist From the Founder Being Someone’s Suki A Filipino word for loyalty, and the story behind Sunda...
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Meet the Makers: How Sundara Joon Finds and Curates Artisan Jewelry From Around the World
Our founder, LouAnn doesn't work from catalogs or mass suppliers. She walks. She explores. She wanders down side streets, hidden alleys, and open-a...
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Returning to Thailand – A Story of Resilience and Hope
We seek out long-term relationships, providing not only a market for our artisans’ work but also training and support to strengthen their businesse...
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Sundara Joon: A Name Woven from Languages, Cultures, and Friendship
Sundara Joon brings together a Sanskrit word for beauty and a Persian term of affection. Discover how friendship, culture, and connection shaped ou...
