gemstone necklaces

Saranarat selects a dazzling combination of gemstone colors underscored by the rich elegance of a 24k gold plated sterling silver chain. Red garnets, pink tourmalines and rubies alternate with white pearls in this artisan crafted necklace from Thailand.

.925 Sterling silver

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.

The peaceful face of Buddha is captured in bone, carved by hand in the pendant of this Balinese necklace. Made Wardika designs the necklace, elaborating Buddha with a sterling silver headdress, accentuated by garnet and amethyst gemstones with a pair of cultured pearl earrings that dangle from Buddha's ears.

A peaceful, diamond-shaped face is carved by hand of bone in the pendant of this Balinese necklace. Made Wardika designs the necklace, elaborating the face with a sterling silver headdress, accentuated by garnet and peridot gemstones with a pair of cultured pearl earrings that dangle from the ears.

Sterling silver tendrils surround a creamy cultured pearl like a halo. Set with colorful faceted gemstones, the pendant brings rainbow colors to this necklace design. Shubhra Singh selects a bright medley of garnet, smoky quartz, onyx, and white topaz that mingle with peridot, iolite, amethyst and citrine in this exquisite handcrafted necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

Accentuating white pearls, garnet glows with scarlet warmth. The gemstones are ravishing in a necklace designed by Neeru Goel. Set in sterling silver, the faceted gems total some 3.5 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

Radiant with crimson splendor, a garnet gemstone is featured at the center of a glowing rainbow moonstone halo. India's Neeru Goel presents a captivating pendant necklace that is expertly crafted by hand using sterling silver and 4 carats of garnet.

A magnificent accessory, this pendant necklace is designed by Neeru Goel of India. Dazzling garnets totaling four carats and gleaming cultured pearls stud a sterling silver cross.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.