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Ornate silver petals embrace pretty pastel gemstones that total over 4 carats in this elegant pendant necklace from Kadek Hendra. He crafts the pendant from sterling silver and sets it with sparkling blue topaz, amethyst and citrine. The pendant is suspended from a Cuban link chain with alternating smooth and textured links. A dainty white freshwater pearl embellishes the end of the chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Inspired by his love of nature, artisan Giri Tasmana creates this stunning pendant necklace that adds a feminine accent to any look. Handcrafted from sterling silver, the pendant features a bouquet of flowers adorned with round faceted garnet, blue topaz, amethyst, and peridot gemstones that sparkle from within prong settings. The name kembang setaman is a Javanese word for flowers that are seen at traditional wedding ceremonies.

Multicolored dewdrops bathe the sterling silver flower that centers this necklace from Alok Jain. The seven gems are chosen by virtue of their colors, each associated with a chakra point. In this necklace, amethyst is related to both the seventh or crown chakra associated with wisdom, and the sixth at the center of the forehead and associated with intuition. Blue topaz and iolite are associated with the fifth chakra, that of communication, and peridot corresponds to the fourth chakra, that of love and compassion. The third chakra's yellow hue of inner power is matched by citrine's glow and carnelian matches the second chakra, that of emotion and sexuality. Garnet's red glow is associated with the first chakra situated at the base of the spine, which corresponds to stability and security.

.925 Sterling silver

Inspired by springtime flowers, Mexican artisan Alejandra Torres crafts a beautiful rose-shaped pendant from sterling silver to dangle from the necklace in this jewelry set. Lapis lazuli, cultured white pearls, and crystal beads compose the necklace and earrings for a look that exudes luxury and elegance. The necklace's clasp and the earring hooks are crafted of sterling silver.

Graceful and beautiful, this handcrafted necklace exemplifies Balinese artistry. Colorful gemstones nestle amid sterling silver leaves and flowers in bright array. Faceted amethyst, citrine and garnet total 2.4 carats to complement a cabochon carnelian. Buana crafts this extraordinary necklace and completes it with a braided black leather cord.

.925 Sterling silver

This pendant necklace exudes elegance with a gorgeous array of faceted gemstones that come together to create a harmonious design of timeless beauty. India's Shubhra Singh presents this stunning accessory, which is crafted expertly by hand of sterling silver by local artisans. Leaves of marquise peridot and citrine surround blooming buds of round garnet and pear-shaped amethyst, creating a delightful display of floral magnificence. Vines and leaves of high-polished sterling silver complete the eye-catching necklace, which is an ideal accessory for any ensemble.

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.

Balinese artisan Buana orchestrates a mystical palette of gemstone colors for the design of this extraordinary bracelet. Onyx centers the florid pendant and is flanked by rainbow moonstone. Opal doublets flank the frangipanis, and blue-green peacock pearls dangle on either side. Buana's expertise is evident in the details as he crafts the sterling silver bracelet by hand.

.925 Sterling silver