inspiring jewelry

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.

Simply extraordinary in its artful minimalism, this necklace carries a powerful message of hope. Balinese designer Ketut Sulastri engraves the word in a sterling silver plaque next to a glistening rose quartz. Featuring an aged finish, the artisan crafted sterling silver necklace features a diminutive chain at the clasp further adorned with rose quartz.

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring these pinwheel earrings 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. This pair of sterling silver earrings includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, clear quartz , 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 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.

Gleaming comets inspire the original design of these earrings by Tiberio González. They feature polished pink opal gems darting sterling beams of light.

Kadek Hendra of Bali presents this gorgeous freshwater cultured pearl cocktail ring. This ring is made from 925 sterling silver and features an intricate motif inspired from Bali palaces. The freshwater pearl is dyed in a stunning pink.

A large rose quartz and small amethyst, totaling over four carats together, dangle from the wrist in this twinkling charm bracelet from India. Inspired by both traditional and modern aesthetics, Neetu Barathi designs the bracelet. She works with her brother, hosting the stones on three lengths of slender sterling silver cable chain.

The opulence of traditional Balinese design inspires this elegant ring from Kadek Wijanegara. The sterling band is covered with slender silver tendrils and tiny globes. Evoking a pink rose, the glow of a Mabe pearl hemisphere sets this ring apart. Pearl represents June´s birthstone.

.925 Sterling silver