nature inspired jewelry

From India's Alok Jain comes these rainbow moonstone and sterling silver dangle earrings which sparkle with a high polish finish. The artisan comments, "Lately, I have been much more involved in the design of jewelry. I'm inspired by nature, hence you will find that most of my jewelry items feature natural motifs." Crafted by hand, the hook earrings consist of a round ring covered with small blossoms; a cabochon rainbow moonstone in a bezel setting swings and sways in the ring's center.

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring these pinwheel earrings from Alok Jain. 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. This pair of sterling silver earrings includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, clear quartz , and carnelian. The 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 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.

.925 Sterling silver.

India's natural beauty inspires Shanker, who evokes the endless moonlight with rainbow moonstone. Surrounded by a halo of sterling silver, the gems become earrings of grace and beauty. Silver granules point to the four directions.

.925 Sterling silver

The sunrays nurture nature, giving life to a myriad of flowers in diverse colors. One of them, the sunflower, is known for following the sun, making it the protagonist of several myths related to loyalty and adoration. Inspired by these yellow blooms, Mexican artisan Emerson Zarate uses resin to immortalize a little sunflower in a cylindrical clear pendant, adding a sturdy sterling silver chain to complete this gorgeous necklace full of cheerfulness.

Since ancient times, crown of thorns' flowers have always been associated with religious concepts, making them popular plants around the world. Inspired by their deep symbolism, Mexican artisan Emerson Zarate creates this sterling silver necklace, featuring those little blooms in a round resin pendant, attracting an intense and warm aura.

Since ancient times, daisies have always been associated with innocence and new beginnings, making them part of the language of flowers. Inspired by their deep symbolism, Mexican artisan Emerson Zarate creates this sterling silver necklace, featuring a little daisy immortalized in a round resin pendant, attracting positive energies and displaying a serene aura.

Cute blooms merge with feline mischief in this charming necklace by the Del Toro Family. Inspired by Mexico's spring scenes, this talented team works with sterling silver and resin to craft an attractive cat-shaped pendant, whose high-polish finish shines as radiantly as a primaveral day.

When the wind blows, hundreds of dandelions start a long and vital journey that ensures their species' survival. Alone but firm, these little plants symbolize the long journey humans experience throughout their lives, leaving home at an early age and, finally, settling down to see their child move to start the adventure of life again. Inspired by this deep message of nature, Mexican artisan Emerson Zarate handcrafts a sterling silver necklace featuring a dandelion immortalized in a clear resin pendant, reminding us that as long as the travel may be, a destiny is waiting for us.

This dreamy link bracelet is presented by Indian artisan Shanker. It features four carats of pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones and natural rainbow moonstone cabochons connected by high-polish sterling silver links. Traditionally, blue topaz is thought to bring truth and wisdom, while rainbow moonstone intensifies feminine goddess energy.