universe jewelry

Cultured pearls in a white hue crown Ketut Udiana's newest design, inspired by the universe and the richness of the Balinese ocean. These drop earrings come with a polished sterling silver structure surrounding the jewels, resembling a planet's ring for a whimsical but elegant touch.

Elongated cultured pearls and garnet ovals set in 18k gold make these drop earrings eye-catching and beautiful. These earrings are designed and hand crafted by artisan Mary Geluda of Brazil, who says about the inspiration for her art: “I was a singer of Medieval and Renaissance melodies, and I was able to absorb naturally all the refinement, elegance, and delicacy of the poetic universe through my contact with erudite music. This definitely has influenced my jewelry collections.”

A solitary pearl exudes vibrant energy in the magnificent design of this sterling silver cocktail ring. Carmen Anocibar contrasts the pearl's dark grey iridescence with the brushed-satin finish of this extraordinary ring.

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.

Om, the sound of the union between spirit and universe, will be present in your everyday with this radiant sterling silver pendant necklace. India's Ajay Patil works with advanced silversmithing techniques to create this accessory, accented by the mantra's sacred symbol. As a majestic touch, a cultured pearl in a natural gray hue crowns the piece.

An ancient Maya legend tells how the gods gave a specific mission to each being they created. But they realized none had been chosen to carry thoughts and desires from one place to another," says Rosa Padillas of Rosa Roja. "So they carved a small piece of jade into a a slender arrowhead, and it became a beautiful hummingbird with iridescent feathers — the x ts'unu'um. Its mission was to carry good thoughts to all human beings, even those who had died.

"Today, if a hummingbird appears in front of you, it is delivering a message of love from someone who is thinking of you. And if we wear the image of a hummingbird, we carry good thoughts and desires to others.

"The hummingbird legend says that we can fly to the six cardinal points of the universe, therefore the hummingbird is the ideal link to transmit thoughts of love, of respect, tolerance and peace to all creatures on the planet."

The talented Mexican artisan reinterprets the legend as a necklace of dramatic beauty. She creates a hummingbird pendant in the pre-Hispanic style, and adds an agate geode representing the hummingbird's nest. It poses on a strand of gray cultured pearls.