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This lovely beaded stretch bracelet is from the artisans of Joias do Rio in Brazil. They string elastic cord with a row of polished pink quartz chips, completing the bracelet with a rainbow of gemstones. Amethyst, calcite, quartz, jasper, agate, lapis lazuli and howlite represent the seven chakras, which are thought to correspond to energy centers within the body.

When the chakra centers align in harmonious unity, life becomes enchanting and peaceful. India's Sumit Dhawan channels these magical sensations in this beaded necklace, composed of precious gem beads in a rainbow palette. The accessory has a sterling silver pendant where faceted sodalite, garnet, blue topaz, carnelian, amethyst, peridot and citrine stones rest, forming a one-carat arrangement that represents each chakra center.

Swasti Jain of India calls for sacred energies through a golden design. In collaboration with a talented team, Swasti creates this exquisite set composed of a beaded necklace and cluster dangle earrings, whose electrophoretic lacquered iron details hold a precious jewelry work made of lapis lazuli, citrine, amethyst, jade, quartz, carnelian and jasper gems. Each jewel shines with a color associated with a chakra center, creating a harmonious rainbow.

Luminous Om centers a colorful chakra wheel studded with shimmering gemstones in the design of this necklace from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the necklace features gemstones totaling 6.3 carats, and each one is related to a specific chakra by virtue of its color. Amethyst corresponds to the crown chakra, clear quartz to the brow, iolite to the throat and peridot to the heart. Citrine is associated with the solar plexus, carnelian to the sacral and garnet to the root chakra.

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.

.925 Sterling silver.

This floral medallion with multi colored petals is designed to energize the chakras. From Alok Jain, the sterling silver necklace is studded with amethyst, quartz, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet and carnelian. The gems total 1.3 carats and their colors relate to a specific chakra: 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.

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.

.925 Sterling silver.

Centered by a pendulum-like pendant of crystal clear quartz, this necklace is from Liliam Vivan in Brazil. The artisan adds a faceted oval of amethyst and centers the pendant on a long sterling silver Venetian box chain. An amethyst bead accents the clasp.