Mariana Llanes

Handcrafted jewelry in Mexico

"I decided to follow my dream and have loved it from the very first moment I began working with metal, gems, and fire."

Update (July, 2019)

“I learned this beautiful art of jewelry when I was a girl. I began to write, and it became very clear that I wanted to have a creative life, seeking other modes of expressing myself that would allow me to work with my hands and feel the materials.

“Jewelry has allowed me to express myself freely, and I feel very fortunate to be able to show them and share them through NOVICA. I believe that my designs and my work have substance and integrity. They are the fruit of my experience, as much in art as in life, paired with my ideas and my desire to share a creative and beautiful world with others.

“I have been working with NOVICA for a few years, which has allowed me to have more confidence in what I want to share with each piece. The magic of allowing myself to live in nature inspires me constantly. It moves me to know that some of my pieces are being brought to other countries. My emotions are materialized in solid and tangible pieces.

“My greatest inspiration will always be coexisting with people of different cultures; this is where my inspiration is born. It is a pleasure knowing that enthusiasm, the preservation of techniques, and the constant changes and care of each piece are alive.”

Original Artisan Story

"My designs reflect my search for beauty, harmony with the body and a sense of movement. Sometimes I like to explore a certain theme, others I just shape figures filled with expressive power.

"I spent most of my childhood in a small village within a beautiful valley not far from Mexico City, where I was born. Being surrounded by nature, I had the opportunity to grow up in great freedom and in contact with all things natural, which is why my husband and I decided to stay here permanently. I'm dedicated to my jewelry, he's dedicated to his painting.

"As a child I also enjoyed writing and I knew, even at that age, that I wanted to lead a life where I could explore my creativity and find different means through which I could express myself and feel materials in my hands.

"After high school I had the opportunity to travel and stay at a meditation center. When it was time to return and continue my studies, I kept having dreams of becoming a jeweler and I could even see the designs I had created. I decided to follow my dream and have loved it from the very first moment I began working with metal, gems, and fire.

"The first thing I made was a pair of hoop earrings which I gave to my mother, and it makes me feel very happy and proud to see her still wearing them!

"I learned the silversmith's craft in Mexico City, in the workshop of renowned Mexican designer Francisco Ortíz. Here I had the opportunity to meet, and learn from, other famous designers. I continued my training with different courses in several workshops both in Mexico City and in San Miguel Allende. I also went to India to train with a family of silversmiths, and in 2004 I began an online course with the Gemological Institute of America.

"I have also pursued my writing by taking several courses on narrative and drama at renowned cultural centers and institutes in Mexico, including a course with the highly revered Hugo Argüelles.

"I held my first jewelry exhibition in 1999 and I've done one every year ever since. In 2008 two of my pieces were selected for contest '21st Century Silver,' which were also included in an exhibition at Mexico City's Franz Meyer Museum.

"I enjoy traveling and meeting people of different cultures – that's how I can feel inspiration growing within me. I enjoy playing with symmetric and asymmetric designs, as well as combining geometric figures with organic shapes, contrasting textures, colors and, in some cases, metals.

"Mexico is a diverse and prolific country in its artistic expression, so I feel very fortunate to share my designs through Novica. I believe my creations have substance and integrity because they are the fruit of my experience in art as much as in life. They reflect my ideas and my desire to share a world that is creative and beautiful."

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72 items by Mariana Llanes

DriftersAmethyst and peridot pendant necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

4.3

$57.99
Moon GoddessMoonstone button earrings

Length: 0.6" x 0.4" W x 0.3" D

5.0

$57.99
Turquoise DreamsSterling Silver and Turquoise Band Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,8

$64.99
AdriftModern Peridot and Garnet Necklace in Sterling Silver

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$64.99
Aquarius in SilverAquarius Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$69.99
Virgo LotusRainbow moonstone flower necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$99.99
Sinuous Aztec SerpentMexican Sterling Silver Handmade Labradorite Snake Necklace

Length: 20"

$74.99
Light of EnergySterling Silver Necklace with Modern Labradorite Pendant

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$49.99
PalenqueSterling Silver Bracelet with Pyramidal Links from Mexico

Length: 7.75"

$109.99
Seven MoonsMexico Sterling Silver Necklace with 7 Mabe Pearls

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$77.99
My UniverseSterling Silver Cocktail Ring with Spiral Crown

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

$39.99
Energy in UnityRose Quartz and Labradorite Cocktail Ring from Mexico

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

$84.99
DriftersUnique Sterling Silver Amethyst and Peridot Earrings

Length: 0.8" x 0.8" W x 0.1" D

3.8

$69.99
Dazzle MeSterling Silver and Amethyst Button Earrings

Length: 0.7" x 0.4" W x 0.5" D

5.0

$59.99
Red BalanceGarnet and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings by Mexican Artisans

Length: 0.7" x 0.4" W x 0.4" D

$44.99
Dream of LoveUnique Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Earrings

Length: 0.7" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

$49.99
Song of LightHandcrafted Sterling Silver Button Moonstone Earrings

Length: 0.5" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

$49.99
Aries in RedGarnet pendant necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

~~$72.99~~ $58.39
Cancer MoonSterling Silver Moon Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

4.0

$89.99
Enchanted Malinalco BirdsHand Crafted Sterling Silver and Multi Gemstone Earrings

Length: 2.2" x 0.6" W

5.0

$49.99
QuetzalsArtisan Crafted Sterling Silver and Amethyst Earrings

Length: 1.6" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

$49.99
Spiritual SerenityArtisan Crafted Amethyst Cross on Mexican Silver Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$54.99
Silver BubblesTurquoise and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings from Mexico

Length: 0.5" x 0.2" W x 0.5" D

$39.99
Royal AccentSterling Silver and Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.3" x 0.6" W x 0.4" D

$47.99
Running RiverSterling Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico

Length: 7.75"

$99.99
Triple TriangleSterling Silver and Peridot Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$77.99
Dazzle MeSterling Silver and Amethyst Mexican Pendant Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$49.99
Magic AuraIolite and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.1" x 0.6" W

5.0

$59.99
Fire HeartGarnet and carnelian heart necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$69.99
Graceful FansFan-Shaped Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings from Mexico

Length: 0.9" x 0.7" W x 0.2" D

$67.99
Light of SummerSunstone Peridot and Recon. Turquoise Necklace from Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$89.99
Glowing RabbitCultured Pearl Rabbit Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 16"

$59.99
Universal ForceSterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Star Diopside

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$69.99
Libra in OrangeLibra Sunstone Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$64.99
Sweet BowsMexican Jewelry Sterling Silver Handmade Link Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

$79.99
PalenqueSterling Silver Necklace with Pyramidal Pendants from Mexico

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$124.99
Graceful TrianglesSterling Silver and Peridot Triangle Drop Earrings

Length: 0.7" x 0.8" W x 0.5" D

$59.99
Sunset EcstasySterling Silver and Sunstone Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 14 to 16 inches

$99.99
Energy CenterGarnet Malachite and 925 Silver Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Size: 14 to 16 inches

$59.99
Spiral HeartsHeart Shaped Garnet Dangle Earrings by Mexican Artisans

Length: 1.6" x 0.7" W

$47.99
Transformation CircleUnique Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Earrings

Length: 1.2" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

$69.99
The Value of IntegritySterling silver pendant necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$39.99
Taurus Land of the BullCollectible Zodiac Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

5.0

$69.99
Scorpio BirdGarnet Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

5.0

$94.99
Circle SerenitySterling Silver and Reconstituted Link Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

$99.99
Blue BubbleLapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Mexican Pendant Necklace

Size: 14 to 16 inches

$64.99
Leo SunUnique Sterling Silver Sunshine Necklace with Amber

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$89.99
Nocturnal GalaGarnet and Recon. Turquoise Stud Earrings from Mexico

Length: 0.5" x 0.4" W x 0.1" D

$39.99
Mystic DropSterling Silver and Leather Drop Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

~~$79.99~~ $55.99
Face of MeditationSterling silver cocktail ring

US Ring Size: 6,7,8

$39.99
Gemini the TwinsZodiac Sterling Silver Peridot Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$87.99
Light of EnergyAbstract Sterling Silver Link Bracelet from Mexico

Length: 7"

$79.99
Pisces UniverseLabradorite Mexico Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$89.99
Sinuous Aztec SerpentMexican Sterling Silver Handmade Labradorite Snake Earrings

Length: 1.2" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D

$64.99
Pyramid PrismGlass Pendulum Handcrafted Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$49.99
Mystic DropSterling Silver and Leather Drop Pendant Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$79.99
Mexico MoonGood Fortune Sterling Silver Button Moonstone Earrings

Length: 1.1" x 1.1" W x 0.2" D

$119.99
Pre-Hispanic ModernityCircular Peridot Pendant Necklace Crafted in Mexico

Size: 16 to 18 inches

$49.99
Flower of InfinityHandcrafted Mexico Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Length: 1.3" x 0.5" W

$39.99
Song of LightHandcrafted Sterling Silver and Garnet Button Earrings

Length: 0.5" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

$49.99
Mysterious CosmosModern Mexican Silver Circle Earrings with Labradorite

Length: 1.2" x 1" W x 0.2" D

$59.99
AdriftPeridot and Garnet Modern Earrings in Sterling Silver

Length: 0.9" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

$67.99
Malinalco ImaginationLabradorite drop earrings

Length: 0.8" x 0.6" W x 0.1" D

$49.99
Infinite HarmonySterling Silver Link Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

$89.99
Burgundy GlistenGarnet and Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.9" x 0.3" W

$59.99
Circle of ProsperityModern Sterling Silver Earrings with Antiqued Finish

Size: 0.6" Diam.

$39.99
Moonlit CascadeHand Made Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings from Mexico

Length: 1.2" x 0.8" W

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
Infinite HarmonyHandcrafted Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Size: 18 to 20 inches

$49.99
Light of EnergyAbstract Sterling Silver Earrings with Labradorite

Length: 1.1" x 0.4" W x 0.1" D

$47.99
PalenqueSterling Silver Pyramidal Earrings Handcrafted in Mexico

Length: 1.2" x 0.3" W x 0.1" D

$47.99
Spring BloomCultured Pearl and Peridot Flower Necklace

Size: 16 to 18 inches

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
True LoveHandmade Sterling Silver Garnet Button Earrings

Length: 0.5" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

$49.99

5 Testimonials for Mariana Llanes

Katybird

I picked the Pisces Universe pendant for my sister's Birthday. It is absolutely beautiful and brought her to tears when she received it. Thank you so much for creating something so lovely.

Tanya

Love my Moon Goddess earrings. They are my go to earrings. I had to order a second pair because my others were accidentally put in storage. I would rather have 2 pair than be without them. The iridescencent glow of the stone goes with everything and they match a ring I bought 18 years ago from another artist. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. Maybe you can do a matching pendant next! You are a true artist!

Teresa

This is my second review here. I bought another pair of the Circle of Prosperity earrings. I loved the first pair so much but I was afraid that the post would break off which has happened to me in the past. These are my favorite earrings, they just really suit me, so I thought I should purchase spares.

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