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An array of serene blue gems aligns on these sterling silver continuous hoop earrings from Saranarat in Thailand. The gemstone briolettes and rondelles, which total over eight carats, include tanzanite, blue topaz, apatite and sapphire.

This charming necklace from Thailand features a beaded length of tiger's eye, calcite, and reconstituted turquoise that graces the neck. At the center is a spiral pendant crafted from Karen hill tribe silver. Sareeyakarn designs this pendant necklace, stringing the beads on a length of braided cord which closes at the back with a clasp of sterling silver.

Knotted by hand on silvery strands, gemstones cluster in radiant earrings. Nareerat combines blue calcite with quartz, aquamarine and luminous white pearls.

.925 Sterling silver hooks

Sarote Lochotinunt in Thailand creates a pendant necklace with a rainbow of gems to represent the seven main chakras or energy channels within the body. The sterling silver bar pendant is set with round faceted amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, garnet, iolite and peridot. The sparkling pendant centers a sterling silver rolo chain.

The Muladhara or root chakra, associated with the color red, governs sexuality and security. The Svadhishthana or sacral chakra is associated with the color orange; it represents relationships and emotional needs. Associated with the color yellow, the Manipura or solar plexus chakra governs personal power and fear. The Anahata or heart chakra, associated with the color green, governs unconditional love and tenderness. Vishuddha, the throat chakra, is associated with light blue and governs communication and thought. The Ajna or third-eye chakra, associated with blue-violet, is linked to consciousness and intuition. Finally, the Sahasrara or crown chakra is associated with the color white and represents inner wisdom.