pretty rings

Framed by 18k gold, a trio of faceted gems are showcased in this pretty cocktail ring from India. Neetu Barathi sets amethyst, pink quartz, and rose quartz on a slender sterling silver band that has been darkly oxidized for a modern edge.

Designed to mix and match, three stacking rings encompass the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaire rings in peridot, citrine and blue topaz.

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A band of hammered silver swirls around the finger in a gleaming sterling spiral. Centered by sleek rainbow moonstone, this handcrafted ring from Mahavir is spectacular. Amethysts and garnets totaling 2.2 carats complete the original ring design.

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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.

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Inspired by floral buds, these pretty little wrap rings designed by Bhavya Jain are downright adorable. Indian artisans use sterling silver to hand craft each ring, accenting one with black onyx gems, the other with amethyst and a cultured freshwater pearl.

Knotted by hand on silken strands, colorful gemstones form a bright bouquet. Thai designer Nareerat, combines amethyst and garnet with cool peridot and luminous pearls.

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Designed to swing freely, Neetu Barathi's dangle earrings combine three pretty gemstones for a romantic effect. Indian artisans link faceted labradorite beads together with sterling silver jump rings, while rose quartz and garnet gemstones shimmer below.

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