necklace for black dress

"This design is inspired by our eldest daughter, Saira Paola," say Pedro and Esperanza from the Jiménez Family. "It reflects her personality because she is conservative and elegant, with a touch of innovation. She never loses sight of her roots or sense of originality." The sterling silver necklace is crafted by hand, featuring black spinel at the center of this lovely design.

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.

This floral medallion with multi colored petals is designed to energize the chakras. From Alok Jain, the sterling silver necklace is studded with amethyst, quartz, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet and carnelian. The gems total 1.3 carats and their colors relate 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.

Like a sacred offering, a sumptuous 10-carat black onyx gem graces this sterling silver pendant necklace from Bali's Zayd Makarim. The checkerboard-faceted stone is set in an ornate bezel with spiral details known as "Buddha's curls", a motif that Makarim features in many of his designs. The pendant centers a sterling silver naga chain.

.925 Sterling silver

A polished hemisphere of vivid carnelian glows in a circular setting of silver. Clasped in the argent embrace, the gemstone is believed to possess healing powers, and it is also known to represent July´s birthstone. Wayan Sarjana suspends the dramatic pendant from a handsome sterling rope.

.925 Sterling silver

If you think this unique pendant necklace of a bat flapping its wings framed by amazing sterling silver, amethyst and garnet accents is only for fans of gothic accessories--or fans of a beloved superhero--then think again. Anyone who looks to break the mold and wear something as distinct as this design by Balinese artisan Ayu Ary will instantly find the magic behind this alluring fashion accessory.

This necklace handcrafted by Thai artisan Michael Krainer features a lovely seahorse pendant. Set in sterling silver with detailed silverwork accenting its spines, the body of the seahorse is larimar with an eye of faceted black spinel gemstone.

Balinese master silversmith Buana presents an intriguing necklace featuring multiple gems. The sterling silver Y necklace is punctuated with beads of onyx and garnet as well as cultured freshwater pearls in creamy white and iridescent purple-gray. Serving as the pendant is a replica pis bolong, an ancient coin brought to Bali from China that is now used in many Hindu ceremonies, as it is believed to bring good luck.

.925 Sterling silver