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Hindu doctrine believes that the body is regulated by sacred energy centres called chakras, which are often related to a particular gemstone. Drawing inspiration from this ancient knowledge, India's Bhavya Jain crafts a gorgeous set of seven sterling silver stud earrings featuring precious stones. With freeform apatite, amethyst, peridot, citrine, rainbow moonstone and ruby gems, each accessory has a high-polish finish for a glamorous touch.

Representing the seven chakras, petite faceted gemstones of amethyst, iolite, garnet, blue topaz, carnelian, citrine, and peridot decorate these dangle earrings from India. Alok Jain presents this accessory, featuring sterling silver hamsas that house the gemstones. Believed to bring protection, hamsa is a cultural symbol that takes the shape of a hand.

These beautifully colourful flower earrings are presented by Chintan in India. Artisan craft the dangle earrings from sterling silver and set them with marquise-cut amethyst, garnet, carnelian, citrine, peridot, blue topaz and sapphire.

In Sanskrit, chakra refers to an energy vortex through which vital universal forces are channeled, and there are believed to be seven in the human body. When all seven are aligned the person feels a healthy sense of well-being.

The colours of the gemstones correspond to a specific chakra: clear and light purple stones are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo gems with the 6th chakra (insight and perception); and the blue or light blue with the 5th, that of communication and truth. Green and pink stones are for love and compassion, linked to the heart, on the 4th chakra. For inner power and will, the 3rd chakra is associated with yellow gems, whereas emotion and sexuality are linked to red and orange gems for the 2nd chakra. Black gems are used to stimulate the 1st chakra, that of stability and security.