gemstones

Faceted gemstones set in rhodium plated sterling silver form the petals of a delicate flower. Transformed into earrings by Shanker, the blossoms showcase natural garnet, amethyst and citrine. Peridot, iolite and rainbow moonstone join them to surround a single blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver

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.

Indian designer Neetu Barathi recreates the imagery of a spring blossom during a refreshing rain. Cocktail rings of sterling silver, brass and copper are combined attractively to form an intriguing composition. The bands feature iridescent rainbow moonstone and a floral motif, and joined at the back.

Indian designer Neetu Barathi recreates the imagery of a spring blossom during a refreshing rain. Cocktail rings of sterling silver, brass and copper are combined attractively to form an intriguing composition. The bands feature iridescent rainbow moonstone and a floral motif, and joined at the back.

Like walking through a bed of icy silver flowers on the surface of the moon, this pair of sterling silver earrings is truly out of this world. Indian artisan Babun Dey handcrafts each pair of earrings from 925 sterling silver in the shape of a flower bloom. The nectar of these highly polished floral blooms are pale blue topaz gemstones, centered in the flower. The post of the earring features a polished rainbow moonstone, adding a soft contrast to the colors delicately dancing below.

Moonstone rosebuds hold the promise of passion in the romantic design of this ring from India's Alok Jain. Said to bring success in love as well as in business matters, moonstone crowns a sterling silver ring that is crafted by hand. Features approximately 2 gemstone carats.

.925 Sterling silver