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Whether you are relaxing at home, strolling a beach boardwalk or sipping a spritz in an Italian cafe, this cool and comfortable shift dress is just the ticket. Designed by India's Shalabh, the deep v-neck dress features cap sleeves, covered buttons on the bodice, and traditional chikankari hand embroidery.

Thailand's Nareerat brings a set full of vibrant yellow tones. These five beaded stretch bracelets feature quartz, glass and brass beads in charming designs that complement any style, making a handy addition to your wardrobe.

Ornate settings evoke splendid Balinese sunflowers. Set with faceted citrine, the birthstone of November, these stunning earrings are crafted by hand. Bali's Kadek Hendra works in sterling silver, taking his inspiration from traditional Indonesian art. The gemstones total 3 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

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 and emotional balance. Colorful gems of powerful beauty are designed to align with their respective chakras in these dangle earrings from Alok Jain. Crafted of polished sterling silver, the earrings feature faceted amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian.

.925 Sterling silver.

Garnet, citrine, iolite, peridot, and amethyst surround a central blue topaz in this sterling silver pendant. The gems are hand-cut in Jaipur and hand-set in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of recently canonized missionary Mother Teresa, who spent much of her life ministering in Kolkata.

From Alok Jain, this sterling silver bracelet links colorful gems associated with chakras. Set in sterling silver, amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian total 7 gemstone carats. 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.