necklaces with stones

Known as a grounding stone, the smoky quartz on Ajay Patil's pendant necklace glows with a soft grey light. Indian artisans use sterling silver to hand craft the necklace, centreing the pendant with a faceted smoky quartz in a shimmering bezel setting.

A dazzling star sparkles with undying grandeur in this beautiful pendant necklace by designer Aparna. Expertly crafted by hand in India, the wonderful necklace is adorned with tiny rings and orbs of sterling silver that embrace a glistening stone of faceted smoky quartz. Oxidized accents accentuate the intricate details of the stellar design.

Heady, fragrant bunches of lilac blooms that weigh down their very branches are called to mind in this necklace from Thailand's Kai Kittima. Polished chips of amethyst and peridot are joined by freeform smoky quartz stones and brilliantly faceted clear quartz globes. The double-strand necklace is completed with a clasp of fine Thai silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Sterling silver beads decorated with traditional Balinese motifs embellish the structure of this stunning design in honour of the region's customs. Crafted by Zayd Makarim, this beaded necklace features smoky quartz stones and cultured pearls dangling gracefully between each bead, creating a glorious illusion that combines dark and luminous hues.

Get a glamorous look by wearing Shivani Choudhary's pendant necklace, which features an elegant grey gemstone in a silver inlay setting. The Indian artisan uses sterling silver to hand craft the pendant, accenting the precious metal with a smoky quartz stone. Suspended from a sleek sterling silver cable chain, the pendant glows.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating allure of this sublime jewellery set where checkerboard smoky quartz stones shimmer with unrivaled brilliance. Designed by Indian artisan Ajay Patil and crafted from polished sterling silver, the set comprises a stylish pair of earrings and a chic pendant necklace, illuminating any outfit with its unmatched elegance.

Narayani selects smoky quartz to evoke an evening romance. Set off by sterling spacers and ornate silver beads, the polished stones encircle the neck with beauty. The Indian designer focuses attention on precious gems in her elegant jewelry.

.925 Sterling silver

Rituu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with smoky quartz, nature's stone of endurance. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul's defects, among others.

According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala.