Balkan's jewelry is handmade with beads and gemstones from around the world including China, Africa, Russia, Taiwan, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan and Italy. The custom creations are made of Bali gold, sterling silver beads, pearls, antique carved jade, Baltic amber, Swarovski crystal, carved wood and bone.
Each piece is designed and hand-crafted with particular care for the colors and textures and the way the light reflects from or passes through each material.