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.

Scintillating citrines sparkle like summer sunlight in these dangle earrings from Shanker in India. The gems are complemented by cabochons of blue composite turquoise, richly veined with copper. Polished sterling silver settings complete the elegant design.

.925 Sterling silver

Nestled between sterling silver frangipanis, the moon sleeps with a placid smile upon her face. Peridot and citrine guard her dreams in a fabulous design by Buana, in Bali. The handcrafted cow bone pendant can be worn hanging from the bale, or with the braided leather cord threaded through the pipe under the bale.

.925 Sterling silver

Lemon quartz's warm sparkle is highlighted in this cocktail ring from Chintan in India. The faceted 5-carat oval gem is nestled in an elegant silver bezel with rope and bead details. It rests on a gleaming sterling silver band.

.925 Sterling silver