space jewelry

Spiral medallions from Thailand's Karen people entice the mind on an inward journey. From Wadarat Supasirisuk, this extraordinary necklace sets the pendant on twin strands of lapis lazuli. The silver spacers are also from Karen hill tribe artisans. The necklace fastens with a sterling silver clasp.

.950 silver and .925 sterling silver

From Alok Jain, this sterling silver bracelet links colorful gems associated with chakras. Set in sterling silver, amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian total 4.2 gemstone carats. 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.

Set with blue topaz, a silver heart reveals a special space inside. Alok Jain presents an elegant necklace that whispers a promise of love. Crafted by hand, it features a beautiful 2-carat gem.

.925 Sterling silver

Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with blue recycled vinyl beads and the ends of the braided section are finished with sese wood beads and large agate stone beads that serve as spacers. The brass hook clasp matches the beads' warm tones. The name Sosongo comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "good way."

Ghana's Ila Suleyman designs a necklace featuring five beaded strands threaded with recycled vinyl beads in a mix of pink, blue, brown, yellow, red, orange, black and green. The ends of the multi-strand section are finished with sese wood beads, agate stones, and leather strips serving as spacers. The brass hook clasp complements the beads' diverse colors. The name Wend Panga comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "strong will."

Ghana's Ila Suleyman presents a necklace featuring five beaded strands threaded with blue recycled vinyl beads. The ends of the multi-strand section are finished with sese wood beads, agate stones, and leather strips serving as spacers. The brass hook clasp complements the beads' warm tones. The name Wend Panga comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "strong will."

Globes of sleek lapis lazuli embrace milky white pearls. Set off by gleaming spacers, the gemstones encircle the wrist with beauty. Narayannii's design accentuates the bracelet with sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Embraced by faceted garnets, blue lapis lazuli caresses milky white pearls. Set off by gleaming spacers, the gemstones encircle the neck with beauty. Narayannii's design accentuates the gemstone strand with sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with recycled vinyl beads in a mix of pink, blue, brown, yellow, red, orange, black and green. The ends of the braided section are finished with sese wood beads and large agate stone beads that serve as spacers. The brass hook clasp complements the colorful tones of the beads. The name Sosongo comes from the Mamprusi word meaning "good way."