You never get used to flying over Bali in a helicopter. I've done it a dozen times and the sight always leaves me speechless. From a thousand feet in the air, the South Pacific island looks like the most incredible oil painting you've ever seen, awash in swirls of brilliant blues, vibrant greens and explosions of pinks, reds and yellows. Once you land, it truly feels like you've entered another world where even the most ordinary things are breathtakingly gorgeous.

The Bali people's passion for beautiful things comes through perfectly in their jewelry. This unique ring from Michou is an elegant example of why handcrafted pieces made in Bali are admired throughout the world...and why they're worth travelling 11,000 miles to find. At the center is a shimmering, 2/3 carat African amethyst, bezel-set into a sturdy band of the finest .925 sterling silver. Radiating from the vivid center stone is a bubbly sea of 22K gold vermeil beads that flow around the length of the band. The matching post-back earrings feature a similar design with scintillating amethysts set atop a shining square of 22K gold beads. Each piece is a miniature work of art, created in ancient paradise with exquisite, one-of-kind details.