sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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.

From Indian designer Bhavesh, this design conjures a gemstone sonnet that is set in sterling silver. Citrine, iolite and blue topaz mark the melodious pace that features cubic zirconia accents.

.925 Sterling silver

Cheerful sunflowers with centers of pale sky blue topaz grace these pretty earrings from Balinese artisan Sukartini. The drop earrings feature contrasting silver finishes and 3 carats of gemstones.

.925 Sterling silver

Sleek and minimalist, this pair of drop earrings is designed by Leslie Granthon of Peru. Hanging from silver hooks, blue agates lie within circles of oxidized sterling silver.

Natural blue-grey cultured pearls display+ their magical aura in earrings from Mexico. Framed with sterling silver and dancing silver baubles, they are both elegant and playful. Mariana Llanes crafts her original design by hand.

Round faceted citrine shines above luminous composite turquoise in these handcrafted earrings from Neeru Goel in India. Stones are cut and fitted into high-polish sterling silver bezels for a clean and classic look.