basic necklaces

This magnificent hand-crafted statement necklace is designed by Tishita Jain with the allure of oceanic colors and geometric shapes. A row of smooth rounded beads of calcite in different sizes forms the basic structure of the necklace, with glimmering beads of sterling silver acting as spacers between each sea blue stone. The central pendant features a cascade of round and square calcite gems linked by silver. The overall appearance is bold and eye-catching without being gaudy, blending beautifully with any number of outfits.

India's Aditi designs this stunning necklace in celebration of the five basic elements of nature: fire, water, wind, earth, and space. She expertly crafts each ceramic pendant by hand with a lacquer finish. The pendants center a cotton thread necklace in a rich palette of colors that includes burgundy, blue, red, and brown. This artisan-crafted necklace can be worn at the desired length.

Inner peace and wisdom tame the wildest spirit and transform it into an enlightened soul. Being the basic principle of Buddha's teaching, this message of calm in trouble inspires Ajay Patil's newest creation. Crafted in India, this sterling silver necklace displays the ancient sage as a pendant in a combination of oxidized and polished finishes—ideal to remind you of Buddha's sayings.

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.