Claire Requa / Naturaleza

If the Mayans don't have a symbol for "acrylic ring," they do now. These vaguely hieroglyhpic pieces are by American/Jamaican designer Claire Requa, the woman behind Denmark-based home accessories company Accent. Known for her acrylic chandeliers, mirrors and other furniture, she's recently branched out into jewellery with her "Clairely" collection.

Bonus link: Nicaraguan jeweller Marlon Obando Solano of Naturaleza creates eco-conscious jewellery from wood and seed. This band (in silver with black coyol seed) is inlaid with the Mayan symbol for "zero."

Even more jewellery:

• Michal Rocheli Kadim (Israel) - archaeological gold


• Arca Jewelry (Florida) - antique coins


• Chuchart Sarunnayawatsin (UK) - wood blocks


• Maidstone (New York) - metal & stones


• Zuhma (Mexico) - silver & beads