sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring this pinwheel pendant necklace 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. In this sterling silver necklace includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, 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 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.

.925 Sterling silver.

Sterling silver tendrils surround a creamy cultured pearl like a halo. Set with colorful faceted gemstones, the pendant brings rainbow colors to this necklace design. Shubhra Singh selects a bright medley of garnet, smoky quartz, onyx, and white topaz that mingle with peridot, iolite, amethyst and citrine in this exquisite handcrafted necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

Sterling silver brushstrokes frame a lustrous culturedpearl and four petite peridot gemstones in this necklace by Shanker. Because of its tendency to glow at twilight, peridot is believed to protect against nightmares.

With growing desire, a green oval gemstone glows with incipient emotion. Embraced in argent arms, composite turquoise radiates its innate beauty. Shanker adds cultured pearls to a lavish sterling silver pendant and displays it on a slender chain necklace.

Balinese artisan Buana orchestrates a mystical palette of gemstone colors for the design of this extraordinary bracelet. Onyx centers the florid pendant and is flanked by rainbow moonstone. Opal doublets flank the frangipanis, and blue-green peacock pearls dangle on either side. Buana's expertise is evident in the details as he crafts the sterling silver bracelet by hand.

.925 Sterling silver

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.

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

Eleven faceted peridot stones sparkle as the petals surrounding a luminescent cultured pearl center. Held in a sterling silver ring, the flower pendant from Neeru Goel contains eight carats of peridot. The brilliant green and soft white sheen of the gems evokes the refreshing return of spring as flowers bloom.

Featuring a cultured pearl pendant accentuated with chalcedony and peridot stones, this pendant necklace is enchanting. Indonesian artisan Ketut Sulastri crafts his necklace design with a long oxidized sterling silver chain to host the gems.