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Stones of peridot, rainbow moonstone and garnet achieve a sleek, yet complex look atop this multi-band ring. Indonesia's Ketut Sulastri designs this brilliant accessory with four interlocking bands that are handcrafted from hammered sterling silver.

Faceted gemstones set in rhodium plated sterling silver form the petals of a delicate flower. Transformed into earrings by Shanker, the blossoms showcase natural garnet, amethyst and citrine. Peridot, iolite and rainbow moonstone join them to surround a single blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver

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.

Colorful garnet, peridot, and rainbow moonstone achieve a complex and elegant look atop this contemporary Balinese cocktail ring. Working in sterling silver, Ketut Sulastri crafts his original design by hand with three interlocking bands with a hammered texture.

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.

Mesmerizing moonstones cast a luminous glow on a faceted red garnet. Set in sterling silver, the gemstones grace a splendid butterfly. India's Neeru Goel presents this original handcrafted pendant necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

Rainbow moonstone's intriguing depths are captivating in these original dangle earrings from Shanker in India. The cabochon gemstones are complemented by ornate sterling silver settings and sparkling garnets that total 1 carat.

.925 Sterling silver

The sterling simplicity of this design focuses all attention on the gemstones. By Hema, these elegant earrings feature two radiant ovals of faceted garnet. Surrounding them like a halo, cubic zirconia adds sparkle.

.925 Sterling silver

Suspended from silver wires, faceted gemstones tumble in a joyous cascade. Neeru Goel displays amethyst and garnet in these original earrings. Rainbow moonstone and green peridot bring their own color to the sterling silver design.

.925 Sterling silver

Narayannii selects a glistening palette of gemstone colors for the design of this two-strand necklace. She threads the necklace by hand with rainbow moonstone, garnet and heat-treated green onyx. Sterling silver accents complete her design.

.925 Sterling silver