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Labradorite and yellow agate gems compose a sublime design bathed in the colors of a dapper soirée. Silvia Garcia of Peru works with sterling silver and 18k gold-plated accents to create these dangle earrings, whose jewels dance around the metal's ethereal and glamorous light.

Over five carats of gorgeous gemstones sparkle in this stunning pendant necklace from India. Designed by Alok Jain, faceted round stones of garnet, peridot, citrine, and amethyst glisten elegantly from prong settings. Sleek silver rings of sterling silver enclose the precious gems, accentuating the beautiful and feminine design.

Crowned with glistening gems, this ring is an original design by Thailand's Jantana. She crafts the ring by hand with blue topaz, citrine and peridot, their rich colors offset by sterling silver's matte finish.

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Scintillating citrine stones dazzle the eyes in these dangle earrings from India's Alok Jain. A generous 7.5 carats of faceted gemstones are set in 22k gold plated sterling silver and suspended from gold plated hooks.

Resplendent with sparkling gems, this original ring design by Bali's Kadek Hendra features a band that resembles a bamboo stalk. Hendra crafts the ring from sterling silver and adds almost 2 carats of blue topaz, citrine, and peridot cut in different shapes.

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Known as the "stone of the mind," citrine is dazzling in the design of this ring. The faceted gem centers swirling patterns underscored by a dark oxidized background. Crafted of sterling silver, this magnificent ring is the creation of Buana, in Bali.

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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.

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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.

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Garnet, citrine, iolite, peridot, and amethyst surround a central blue topaz in this sterling silver pendant. The gems are hand-cut in Jaipur and hand-set in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of recently canonized missionary Mother Teresa, who spent much of her life ministering in Kolkata.