inspiring jewelry

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.

Spring arrives with a feast of colors, inspiring the dazzling design of these earrings. From India's Alok Jain, the sterling silver earrings host the sparkling beauty of citrine, a protective stone said to foster wisdom and peace. It is escorted by blue topaz, stone of spiritual rejuvenation, and amethyst, gem of sincerity and mystical wisdom.

.925 Sterling silver with rhodium plate.

Garnet, citrine, iolite, peridot, and amethyst surround a central blue topaz in this sterling silver pendant. The gems are hand-cut in Jaipur and hand-set in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of recently canonized missionary Mother Teresa, who spent much of her life ministering in Kolkata.

Jantana's flair for aesthetic minimalism inspires her in the design of these earrings featuring the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to create dangle earrings sparkling with peridot, citrine and blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver

Jantana's flair for aesthetic minimalism inspires her in the design of these bangle bracelets featuring the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to craft bracelets sparkling with peridot, citrine and blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver

Crowned with petite floral motifs, a peridot sits regally in the center of this dramatic cocktail ring. Amethysts center the blossoms and citrine teardrops flank the verdant oval. Inspired by Balinese royalty, Kadek Hendra handcrafts the sterling silver ring with intricate oxidized engravings. The gemstones total two carats.

More than 21 carats of garnet, citrine, peridot, iolite and amethyst bring a rainbow of color to this sterling silver bracelet. The design is inspired by Rangwali Holi, the Hindu festival where friends and strangers playfully douse each other with vivid colored powders in a celebration of renewal, reconciliation, and thanksgiving.