In the arid Dogon region of West Africa where vegetation is sparse, women cherish the extravagant beauty of the waterlilies that blossom against all odds in the small streams and waterholes. Soft and feminine, yet exceedingly tough, they are symbols of hope, survival and rebirth in a harsh land. This distinctive symbol has been adapted into precious metal designs accented with exotic colored gemstones such as peridot, blue-green tourmaline, tanzanite and citrine