conversation piece jewelry

Totaling 3.5 carats, gemstones fan out like a peacock's tail, their dazzling colors each related to a specific 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. This sterling silver ring includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. The 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.

.925 Sterling silver.

Handcrafted from sterling silver, this cocktail ring is designed by Indonesia's Wirabhuwana, who runs a family workshop. A single stone of faceted blue topaz rests atop this piece for an elegant look, full of charm.

Hand-carved from natural bone, the crescent moon caresses a face at the center of this amazing cuff bracelet from Bali. Buana designs this bracelet, which is handcrafted of sterling silver to feature intricate dot, circle, and swirl motifs with faces of bone at the sides. Gems of blue topaz and rainbow moonstone accentuate this fantastic accessory.

Round, faceted gemstones of garnet, blue topaz, citrine, peridot dance across a swirling ribbon of sterling silver, culminating in a teardrop of faceted amethyst. The gemstones are set in sterling silver and hang from sterling silver hooks. Neeru Goel of India presents this spectacular pair of dangle earrings.