colored necklaces

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.

Nareerat links four luscious strands of gemstones in a beaded necklace of beautiful color. Calcite and quartz are tinted in shades of forest green, turquoise and aqua, and accented with tiny brass beads.

A delightful array of garnet, amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, peridot, and quartz stones totaling an impressive 26 carats adorns the length of this multi-gemstone station necklace by India's Bhavesh. Handcrafted from sterling silver, this long necklace is simply striking.

A 38-carat stone of natural rose quartz centers this necklace, flanked by petite beads of sterling silver. Featuring alternating colors of green and white, this pendant necklace from Thailand is designed by Matta, beaded with dyed quartz and cultured freshwater pearls.

Featuring an impressive array of green quartz, cultured pearl, and petite glass beads, this pretty beaded necklace circles the neck with a fascinating cluster of color. Thai artisan Nareerat designs the necklace, working with local artisans to diligently apply each bead by hand. The necklace is completed with a sterling silver plated brass clasp and extender chain.

Chuleekorn selects a cool color palette for this original choker. She crochets green quartz, jasper, serpentine and brass beads by hand. Gemstone buttons fasten this beautiful necklace.

Hand knotted onto fine silk threads, this dazzling array of gemstones is an eye-catching collage. Thai artisan Nareerat expertly crafts this necklace with natural and dyed freshwater cultured pearls that create space between smooth prehnite and dyed quartz gems in a blend of exquisite colors.

Luminous Om centers a colorful chakra wheel studded with shimmering gemstones in the design of this necklace from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the necklace features gemstones totaling 6.3 carats, and each one is related to a specific chakra by virtue of its color. Amethyst corresponds to the crown chakra, clear quartz to the brow, iolite to the throat and peridot to the heart. Citrine is associated with the solar plexus, carnelian to the sacral and garnet to the root chakra.

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.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.