designer silver jewelry

Glimmering petals distinguish the sterling silver narcissus flower at the center of this artisan-crafted beaded pendant necklace from Estuardo Jimenez. Estuardo has high hopes as he designs his one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. “I dream about making my and my parents’ workshops grow," says the Guatemalan artisan, who says he wishes "...to improve our lives and the lives of our community by teaching more people so they have a job and income for their families.” He combines lovely rose quartz and agate beads to create the bracelet and then adds the dazzling floral pendant. A glinting sterling silver hook clasp completes the enchanting accessory.

This floral medallion with multi colored petals is designed to energize the chakras. From Alok Jain, the sterling silver necklace is studded with amethyst, quartz, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet and carnelian. The gems total 1.3 carats and their colors relate 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 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.

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.

.925 Sterling silver.

Diminutive beads of Thai hill tribe silver cluster like constellations on this intriguing bracelet. By Napapat, the lovely design showcases the work of Karen silversmiths. She sets the floral globes on a long braided cord, orange in color, which wraps around the wrist and fastens with a button. A dramatic heart bead poses near the clasp.

Showcased in earrings with a minimalist design, natural orange quartz evokes the sun. Zandra Lorena Sajbin crafts the magnificent pair of polished sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Onyx gemstones, enhanced to a glowing orange hue, distinguish these drop earrings from Neetu Barathi. The artisan sets 12 total carats of the gemstone in polished sterling silver settings with an appealingly minimalist design.

Two shades of glowing carnelian meet in an exquisite bracelet. Designed by India's Narayannii, this handcrafted gemstone strand combines leaf motifs with faceted globes that total 20 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

To create this enchanting necklace, Thai designer Nareerat knots gemstones by hand on silken cords. The gossamer web holds cultured pearl and orange aventurine.

.925 Sterling silver plated clasp and extender

The rising sun in Guatemala inspires the exquisite design of these earrings. Concerned for the environment, Rosario Leiva recycles CDs and treats them with acrylic stained glass, resulting in unique and original earrings in shades of sunrise orange, very light yellow orange and finishing with deep orange-yellow, underscored by contrasting textures. The earrings are worn on sterling silver hooks.

Tiny seed beads form a halo around colorful quartz in blue, yellow, green and orange. Crafted by hand, this necklace displays the ornate pendant on a gemstone strand. Thailand's Nareerat creates this original necklace design.

Sterling silver plated brass chain