healing jewelry

Colorful gems of powerful beauty are designed to align with their respective chakras in a ring from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the ring is crowned with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian set within a gentle curve. Their colors correspond to a specific chakra for clear and light purple stones are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo gems with the 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.

Crafted by hand, three delightful stacking rings bear a message of inspiration. Made Sri works in sterling silver to craft a set to wear together or separately. Two slender bands are engraved with a word — "hope" and "peace." The third features Balinese fern motifs.

A tropical aura surrounds a sublime design crafted in Bali by Ayu Puspita, who draws inspiration from the marvelous landscapes of the island. As an expert in metalwork and jewelry, the artisan creates this single stone ring with leafy motifs around the band, all in a polished finish. As the centerpiece, a one-carat topaz stone crowns the design, symbolizing health and love.

You will first fall in love with the adorable puppy paws that go all over this square sterling silver band ring, boasting a lovely combination of oxidized and polished finishes. But then you will realize that while purchasing this stylish accessory, you will also be contributing to the Bali Animal Welfare Association’s cause of rescuing sick, injured and abandoned animals from the streets and beaches of Bali, healing them and finding them loving homes. BAWA was founded in 2007 by Janice Girardi, an American jewelry designer who resides in Indonesia and has been rescuing dogs for over three decades. Funded only by donations, their signature program is focused on saving from extinction the native Balinese dog breed, or kintamani.

Hand in hand, eight people form a circle to celebrate peace and harmony. Jantana in Thailand crafts this delightful ring of sterling silver with satin textures.

.925 Sterling silver

From Thailand's Withaya Cheunjit, this beautiful ring conveys a message of hope. The wide band is handcrafted of hammered silver and engraved.

.925 Sterling silver

Two sterling silver bands, inscribed with the words "namaste" and "breathe," cradle three narrower sterling silver rings in this original design by India's Shivani Choudhary. One of the narrow bands features a raised brass lotus, the second features a raised brass "om" symbol, and the third complements the other two with its simplicity. The words and symbols are oxidized to further highlight the motifs.