Artisan Jewelry Stories & Ethical Craft
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The Lost Art of Wearing Jewelry With Intention
SUNDARA JOON Jewelry for the Individualist The Style Journal The Lost Art of Wearing Jewelry With Intention At Sundara Joon, we believ...
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Art Nouveau Jewelry: A FAQ Guide
SUNDARA JOON Jewelry for the Individualist The Style Journal Art Nouveau Jewelry Nature, Movement and the Art of the Handmade A col...
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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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Art Deco Jewelry: A FAQ Guide
SUNDARA JOON Jewelry for the Individualist The Style Journal — No. 04 Art Deco Jewelry Geometry, Glamour, and the Modern World Art D...
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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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Threads of Heritage
SUNDARA JOON Jewelry for the Individualist The Style Journal Threads of Heritage The Art, History, and Symbolism of Vietnamese Embroider...
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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 Serpentine Design in Jewelry — History, Culture, and Collector’s Appeal
The serpent has slithered through human consciousness for millennia, emerging in our jewelry as one of the most enduring and powerful design motifs...
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Authentic Northern Thai Tribal Jewelry
In the terraced highlands of Northern Thailand, where morning mists cling to ancient temples, I've had the privilege of sitting with master artisan...
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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...