sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

Set in gleaming 18k gold-plated sterling silver, a cabochon teardrop of claret-hued garnet is surrounded by marquise-cut garnets in these stunning earrings by Indian jeweler Mahavir. It's easy to see why pursuit of gemstone jewelry defined the rise and fall of empires in India for millenia.

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

A colorful gemstone grid aligns with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of well-being. From Alok Jain in India, the 22k gold plated necklace glistens with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. Their colors each 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 the 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 sleek and contemporary pendant necklace is presented by the talented Jantana in Thailand. Working in gold vermeil with her signature brushed satin finish, she adds a sparkling garnet, the gemstone of love and compassion, to a pendant of elegant simplicity. The pendant is suspended on a gold vermeil rolo chain.

24K Gold plated .925 sterling silver

Bright as the Indian sun on a spring morn, this vermeil necklace captivates with colorful elegance. The golden star glows with colorful stones such as garnet, amethyst, pearl, carnelian, peridot, citrine, heat treated green onyx and moonstone, which appears twice. From India's Bhavesh, the pendant and chain are crafted of 22k gold plated sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Designer Alok Jain conjures a design of romance and majesty out of 22k gold plated sterling silver. The faceted oval garnet gemstones shimmer brilliantly and encircle the neck gracefully, totaling 30 carats and demonstrating why it is known as the gem of eternal love.

These sleek and contemporary dangle earrings are presented by the talented Jantana in Thailand. Working in 24k gold vermeil with her signature brushed satin finish, she adds sparkling garnet, the gemstone of love and compassion, to earrings of elegant simplicity. The earrings dangle from gold vermeil hooks.

24k Gold plated .925 sterling silver