shiny rings

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.

Inspired by the gorgeous jungles of the paradisiacal Bali, artisan Wayan Lasti creates a splendid accessory featuring traditional motifs, spiral accents, and precious elements. After crafting the structure from sterling silver, Wayan polishes this single stone ring for a shiny look, crowning it with a dazzling peridot jewel symbolizing good fortune.

Balinese artisan Dessy Kumala presents this handmade set of three sterling silver stacking rings. The simple design of the band allows each gem to shine brightly together in complementary colors or on their own, as each ring is separate. Featuring glittering amethyst, peridot and blue topaz, this stacking ring set is designed to dazzle.

A single stone of peridot shines atop this Indonesian solitaire ring, which is handcrafted from sterling silver with three interlocking bands. Ketut Sulastri creates this ring, inspired by contemporary Balinese forms.

Beautifully aligned in a unique design, radiant gemstones in various colors shine ever so brightly. Alok Jain of India presents this stunning sterling silver ring with round gemstone accents, a lovely accessory to any ensemble.

Beautifully aligned in a single row, radiant gemstones in various colors shine ever so brightly. Alok Jain of India presents this stunning sterling silver ring adorned with round gemstones, a lovely accessory to any ensemble.

Surrounded by minimal adornment, Ni Wayan Astiti lets the springy green gemstone on his beautiful ring shine. The Balinese artisan centers the ring with a faceted peridot gem in a decorative prong setting, while swirling sterling silver designs in an oxidized finish embellish the ring's band.

The four basic elements are represented in this set of gemstone rings designed by India's Bhavya Jain. Garnet (fire), blue topaz (water), peridot (earth) and citrine (air) are each set in a sterling silver bezel which allows the oval cut, faceted stones to sparkle. A simple sterling silver band finishes the ring with a polished shine.