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Stones of amethyst, blue topaz, and garnet achieve a sleek, yet complex look atop this multi-band sterling silver ring. Indonesia's Ketut Sulastri designs this brilliant accessory with four interlocking bands that are handcrafted from hammered sterling silver.

Ezequiel Tapia handcrafts this elegant ring from Taxco sterling silver and adds a pair of shimmering pearls - a white one representing wisdom and a natural peacock pearl symbolizing art. Wear it out on a special evening paired with your favorite dress.

The Mexican artisan learned silversmithing from his father - a master Taxco jeweler. His designs feature references to global cultures as well as traditional Mexican iconography.

Glowing with white hues, five petite cultured pearls decorate this ring from India. Neetu Barathi designs this accessory, which circles the finger with five connected bands of hammered sterling silver.

Five sparkling faceted ovals of garnet are crowned with sterling silver dots in this ring handcrafted by Rupadana of Bali. The ring is set in a sterling silver band and scrollwork frames the five garnets.

Like clouds impelled by a summer breeze, sterling silver embraces a sunny citrine. A cabochon amethyst nestles next to a the yellow gem. They center an ornate yet modern ring by Buana.

.925 Sterling silver

Twin garnets face off in a mirror image, set amid silver waves that suggest unfolding petals. Wayan Sarjana's lovely design suggests an origin of peace. Believed to stimulate the life force, the beautiful crimson gem finds a showcase in this design.

.925 Sterling silver

India's Mahavir designs an ornate set of five stacking rings crowned by the glowing elegance of onyx. Regarded as a highly protective gem, onyx rings alternate with sterling silver bands.

.925 Sterling silver

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.

Using techniques passed down from his father, Balinese artisan Giri Tasmana creates this stunning cocktail ring with amethyst, garnet, peridot, and blue topaz gemstones. Crafted expertly by hand, the sterling silver ring features a bouquet of flowers on the crown adorned with the faceted round gems. The name kembang setaman is a Javanese word for flowers that are used in traditional ceremonies.