natural stones for jewelry

A colorful gemstone grid aligns with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of well-being. From Alok Jain in India, the 22k gold plated necklace glistens with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. Their colors each correspond 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 the 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.

Showcasing a regal purple hue, a petal from the lovely bougainvillea flower is framed in 22k gold. Danai presents this nature-inspired pendant necklace from Thailand. The floral pendant is encased in gleaming resin to preserve its beauty. This necklace circles the wearer with Cuban link chain of 22k gold plated brass.

Seven colorful gems share their natural energies in the design of this necklace. From Alok Jain, the 22k gold vermeil necklace is set with garnet, citrine, amethyst, iolite, carnelian, blue topaz, and peridot. Each gem's color is associated with one of the seven chakras or energy vortexes in the body. Their alignment is thought to result in a sense of well-being, with gemstones aiding the process.

.925 Sterling silver

Shining like bright festive stars, three colorful gems in separate encasings attract with glistening beauty. Smoky quartz, amethyst and garnet center this versatile choker from India's Bhavesh. The chain and encasings are crafted of 22k gold plated sterling silver, known as vermeil.

.925 Sterling silver

First used as ornaments for sacred Christian texts, the Armenian Bird Letter is a medieval art that now sweetens thousands of regional artworks. This breathtaking calligraphy draws inspiration from nature, featuring birds and leafy motifs in the shape of each letter of the Armenian alphabet. As a way to spread the precious essence of this ancient art, artisan Karno Davoudian uses 18k gold-plated sterling silver to create this shining pendant, with birds representing the Armenian letter “Rr,” all in a palette of purple, pink and orange hues for an ethereal style.