gemstones

Representing the seven chakras, petite faceted gemstones of amethyst, iolite, garnet, blue topaz, carnelian, citrine, and peridot decorate the pendant of this necklace from India. Alok Jain presents this accessory, featuring a sterling silver hamsa pendant that houses the gemstones. Believed to bring protection, hamsa is a cultural symbol that takes the shape of a hand.

Enhance your natural beauty with this ethereal necklace designed by Thailand's Nareerat. The artisan creates a floral motif by hand threading cultured freshwater pearls along a wire frame. Rainbow moonstones, clear quartz, and glass beads add texture and depth, while a sterling silver-plated brass clasp and extender chain finishes the pretty statement necklace.

India's Shubhra Singh designs a stunning necklace to adorn your outfits. Sterling silver floral settings frame citrine and tiger's eye. A single aventurine teardrop anchors the nature-inspired elements. This accessory is perfect for a special occasion.

Shubhra Singh designs a feast for the eyes with this stunning pendant necklace. Sterling silver openwork surrounds dazzling charoite and labradorite gemstones. A focal amethyst teardrop dances beneath.

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.