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

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.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

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.

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

Seven colorful gems share their natural energies in the design of this necklace. From Alok Jain, the 22k gold vermeil necklace 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 is thought to result in a sense of well-being, with gemstones aiding the process.

.925 Sterling silver

With a sigh of romance India's Shanker designs this necklace. A heart glows bright when cut from red hot heat-treated onyx. Cooled by peridot, the gems are set in sterling silver for a pendant necklace that is crafted by hand.

.925 Sterling silver

Gemstone flowers bloom on the tree of life. Beautifully portrayed in a sterling silver setting, it grows in the center of a pendant from Bhavesh. Amethyst, garnet, iolite and peridot set this necklace apart.

Crafted by hand, a shining silver frog poses in a lily pond while a dragonfly hovers on gossamer wings. Kadek Hendra celebrates Bali's tropical beauty in a necklace set with sparkling blue topaz, peridot, amethyst, garnet and citrine that total 1.3 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

Inspired by Balinese royalty, Buana designs an elegant necklace, centered by a pendant with a face hand-carved of bone. The face wears a crown of sterling silver, elaborated with intricate spiral patterns. Totaling over one carat, gemstones of amethyst, peridot, and garnet decorate the crown. Buana names this accessory "Sukawati," after the famous art market in Bali.