creative necklaces

Pretty blossoms in a riotous array of colors define this necklace from Thai artisan Anusara. She crafts the necklace with beads of amethyst, lapis lazuli, quartz, carnelian, dyed calcite and black glass, creating cheerful contrasts between the flowers' petals and their centers. The necklace is secured by a sterling silver plated brass clasp and extender.

Natural carnelian and garnet beads are blended with calcite dyed a turquoise blue in this beaded choker necklace. Anusara of Thailand brings together these gemstone beads in a pretty floral motif using silver plated brass wire, creating an elegant necklace with an extender chain.

This necklace by Thailand's Saranarat accessorizes with surreal elegance. The long 24k gold plated sterling silver chain links the exotic freeform beauty of light pink baroque pearls with white oval button pearls. Saranarat adds iolite and green garnet to create a necklace of harmonious contrasts. The necklace is long enough to wrap twice around the neck if desired.

.925 Sterling silver

Centered with faceted beads, camellias take shape in Nareerat's hands. She creates luxurious petals of colorful quartz, serpentine and carnelian, and clusters the opulent blossoms in a necklace. Cultured pearls add their radiance. The clasp and chain are bathed in sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass clasp and extender

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Sarote Lochotinunt in Thailand creates a pendant necklace with a rainbow of gems to represent the seven main chakras or energy channels within the body. The sterling silver bar pendant is set with round faceted amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, garnet, iolite and peridot. The sparkling pendant centers a sterling silver rolo chain.

The Muladhara or root chakra, associated with the color red, governs sexuality and security. The Svadhishthana or sacral chakra is associated with the color orange; it represents relationships and emotional needs. Associated with the color yellow, the Manipura or solar plexus chakra governs personal power and fear. The Anahata or heart chakra, associated with the color green, governs unconditional love and tenderness. Vishuddha, the throat chakra, is associated with light blue and governs communication and thought. The Ajna or third-eye chakra, associated with blue-violet, is linked to consciousness and intuition. Finally, the Sahasrara or crown chakra is associated with the color white and represents inner wisdom.

Tumbling in a joyous spray, quartz mingles with blue calcite and aquamarine. Colorful beads also pose on stainless steel strands as Busarin creates an exuberant floral arrangement. The delightful handcrafted choker is adjustable in length with a chain and clasp bathed in sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass clasp