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Colorful gems of powerful beauty are designed to align with their respective chakras in a ring from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the ring is crowned with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian set within a gentle curve. Their colors correspond to a specific chakra for 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.

Intricate designs enhanced with tea stains decorate this beautiful beaded bracelet from Bali's Made Wardika. Hand threaded on black leather cord, the bracelet features round beads made from cow bone. The beads are meticulously hand carved, then stained with tea in a pretty light brown tone. The bracelet is finished with a sliding knot closure.

Inspired by the seven chakras, Wayan Trisna's elegant dangle earrings glow with an ethereal beauty. The Balinese artisan uses sterling silver to hand craft openwork circles, centering the precious metal with cultured freshwater pearls. Below, curtains of cultured pearls dangle prettily.

Designed by Wayan Trisna, these pretty dangle earrings are inspired by the sacral chakra, which is thought to govern sexuality and creative expression. The Balinese artisan uses sterling silver to hand craft the openwork earrings, accenting the precious metal with bright carnelian stones.