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Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring this pinwheel pendant necklace from Alok Jain. 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. In this sterling silver necklace 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.

Bright as the Indian sun on a spring morn, this vermeil necklace captivates with colorful elegance. The golden star glows with colorful stones such as garnet, amethyst, pearl, carnelian, peridot, citrine, heat treated green onyx and moonstone, which appears twice. From India's Bhavesh, the pendant and chain are crafted of 22k gold plated sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

A rainbow of colorful gemstone beads forms a dazzling blossom on this necklace from Anusara in Thailand. The flower pendant is composed of amethyst, carnelian, tiger's eye, dyed cultured freshwater pearl and dyed quartz in shades of cherry, forest green and yellow. She centers the pendant on multiple twig-like knotted strands of cream waxed polyester cord. The necklace can be secured at one of two lengths with a round red quartz bead.

Beautiful carnelian beads and cultured freshwater pearls adorn the sterling silver tube chain of this stunning waterfall necklace. Artisan Wayan Sarjana started learning his craft in Bali as a teenager, stating proudly that he "returns to his roots for inspiration, elaborating on ancient Indonesian designs to create elegantly unique silver jewelry."

Beautiful carnelian beads and cultured freshwater pearls adorn the sterling silver chain of this stunning pendant necklace from artisan Wayan Sarjana. Hand crafted in Bali, the center of the pendant glistens with a cabochon carnelian gemstone within a silver bezel setting.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.

Celebrating the extraordinary clarity of crystal quartz, Srimuang designs a beautiful necklace. A colorful gemstone pendant contrasts with cool green peridot, scarlet carnelian and pearls.

.925 Sterling silver