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A fiery sun of carnelian seems to glow from within on this cocktail ring from Nyoman Rena. The cabochon stone is set in sterling silver and surrounded by embellishments resembling sun rays and solar flares. Careful oxidization lends depth to the motifs.

Long believed to restore vitality and motivation, carnelian takes center stage in this simple yet elegant cocktail ring presented by Bali's Sukartini. The cabochon gemstone is set within a bezel surrounded by roping and silver granules, or jawan, characteristic of Balinese jewelry. The silver is oxidized for contrast.

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.

Channel the properties and power of multiple gemstones with the help of this spectacular ring designed by India's Bhavya Jain. The artisan uses a colorful sextet of amethyst, iolite, garnet, peridot, carnelian, and blue topaz gemstone to decorate the ring's sterling silver band, which undulates elegantly around the stones.