iridescent jewelry

Combining the beauty of garnet, amethyst, peridot, calcite, and cubic zirconia, this faithful pendant necklace is presented by Neeru Goel of India. Local artisans handcraft the sterling silver pendant in the shape of a cross with a combination of finishes.

A colorful gemstone grid aligns with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of well-being. From Alok Jain in India, the 22k gold plated necklace glistens with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. Their colors each correspond to a specific chakra. 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.

Seven colorful gems share their natural energies in the design of this necklace. From Alok Jain, the sterling silver pendant is set with garnet, citrine, amethyst, iolite, carnelian, blue topaz, and peridot. Each gem's color is associated with one of the seven chakras or energy vortexes in the body. Their alignment results in a sense of well-being, with gemstones aiding the process.

.925 Sterling silver

Magical sparkles evoke the grandeur of a rainbow in this exquisite necklace from Neeru Goel. More than 24 carats of garnet, peridot, amethyst, citrine, and blue topaz gemstones sit within sterling silver pear shaped bezels. A dazzling faceted peridot pendant suspends from the chain in a gorgeous example of contemporary Indian style.

Balinese master silversmith Buana presents an intriguing necklace featuring multiple gems. The sterling silver Y necklace is punctuated with beads of onyx and garnet as well as cultured freshwater pearls in creamy white and iridescent purple-gray. Serving as the pendant is a replica pis bolong, an ancient coin brought to Bali from China that is now used in many Hindu ceremonies, as it is believed to bring good luck.

.925 Sterling silver

Forming a spiral-like shape, over ten carats of faceted garnet gems accentuate two oval cabochons of iridescent rainbow moonstone. This Indian pendant necklace is crafted with sterling silver, and presented by Neeru Goel.

Rainbow-hued gemstones sparkle on Ketut Sulastri's colorful pendant necklace. The Balinese artisan uses three gemstone types--green peridot, red garnet, and iridescent rainbow moonstone--to craft the necklace, placing them inside an openwork, pear-shaped pendant. The pendant swings from a sterling silver ball chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp.

The face of a noble warrior is captured in bone, hand-carved by Komang Suastra. He crowns the warrior with a headdress of sterling silver that features bubble and spiral motifs with a combination of finishes. Red garnets and iridescent rainbow moonstones complete the pendant of this necklace, centering a length of sterling silver chain.