gemstones

Experience the beauty of a Thai sunrise through the warm, inviting colors on this wirework necklace from jewelry designer Nareerat. The Thai artisan uses stainless steel wire to create clusters of gemstone "flowers": quartz, agate, and jasper mingle, accented by glass beads and a sterling silver-plated clasp.

Punctuated by bright orange chalcedony, the cool gemstones on Nareerat's pendant necklace vibrate with color. The Thai artisan uses stainless steel to create a prominent floral motif, skillfully wrapping wire around howlite, quartz, and jasper gems. Clear glass beads reflect the light, while a sterling silver-plated brass clasp provides the finishing touch.

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.

Made Sugi evokes a precious amulet with this stylish necklace. A single clear crystal prism is set in sterling silver with traditional Balinese motifs and worn on an intricate Borobudur chain.

Crafted of yellow quartz, a lovely flower combines with pods of sparkling garnet in the pendant of this necklace from India. Shubhra Singh designs the necklace, which is crafted of sterling silver with elegant vine shapes.

Crafted of purple quartz, a lovely flower combines with pods of sparkling citrine in the pendant of this necklace from India. Shubhra Singh designs the necklace, which is crafted of sterling silver with elegant vine shapes.

Hand-carved from quartz, two blissful roses form the pendant of this elegant necklace from India. Shubhra Singh designs the necklace, handcrafted from sterling silver.

Shubhra Singh designs a lovely necklace to celebrate nature. Three flowers carved from pink quartz bloom on a sterling silver vine, its tendrils reaching toward the sun. The completed pendant is worn on a matching box chain.

Thailand's Siranya works with talented local artisans to create this gorgeous homage to the region's nature and culture. Sterling silver and silver beads compose this glorious charm bracelet, accented with a Hill Tribe pendant, all polished for a luxurious look. In addition, quartz beads crown the design with a gorgeous, warm light.

Nourish your sense of color with this vivid red necklace designed by Thailand's Somluck Komolmith. The artisan hand strings rows of faceted quartz beads to flank a flower-shaped 950 Karen silver pendant, while a sterling silver clasp and extender chain finishes the necklace.