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Designed to mix and match, three stacking rings enclose the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaires in amethyst, garnet and peridot.

.925 Sterling silver

From Alok Jain, this sterling silver bracelet links colorful gems associated with chakras. Set in sterling silver, amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian total 4.2 gemstone carats. 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.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Garnet, citrine, iolite, peridot, and amethyst surround a central blue topaz in this sterling silver pendant. The gems are hand-cut in Jaipur and hand-set in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of recently canonized missionary Mother Teresa, who spent much of her life ministering in Kolkata.

Two carats of faceted gemstones sparkle in this beautiful wrap ring from Bali. Artisan Made Sugi handcrafts the ring from sterling silver, adorning the front with a trillion of garnet, a rectangular amethyst, and an oval peridot. The three stones stand out magnificently against the oxidized sterling silver band which is decorated with traditional Balinese bun and jawan motifs.

If you think this unique pendant necklace of a bat flapping its wings framed by amazing sterling silver, amethyst and garnet accents is only for fans of gothic accessories--or fans of a beloved superhero--then think again. Anyone who looks to break the mold and wear something as distinct as this design by Balinese artisan Ayu Ary will instantly find the magic behind this alluring fashion accessory.

This necklace from Neeru Goel blossoms with festive colors. Amethyst gems are aligned into a chain together with peridot, garnet and citrine. The sterling silver pendant is studded with the same gems.

.925 Sterling silver