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This pleasing combination of gemstones is designed by Neetu Barathi in India. Set in textured sterling silver, rainbow moonstone and aqua blue chalcedony are followed by intriguing labradorite with its inner fire. The gemstones total a sumptuous 32 carats, and their checkerboard facets catch the light brilliantly in these dangle earrings.

Stones of peridot, rainbow moonstone and garnet achieve a sleek, yet complex look atop this multi-band ring. Indonesia's Ketut Sulastri designs this brilliant accessory with four interlocking bands that are handcrafted from hammered sterling silver.

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

Luminous Om centers a colorful chakra wheel studded with shimmering gemstones in the design of this necklace from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the necklace features gemstones totaling 6.3 carats, and each one is related to a specific chakra by virtue of its color. Amethyst corresponds to the crown chakra, clear quartz to the brow, iolite to the throat and peridot to the heart. Citrine is associated with the solar plexus, carnelian to the sacral and garnet to the root chakra.

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.

Suspended from silver wires, faceted gemstones tumble in a joyous cascade. Neeru Goel displays amethyst and garnet in these original earrings. Rainbow moonstone and green peridot bring their own color to the sterling silver design.

.925 Sterling silver