the protector

Beautiful in their radiance, gemstones cluster in exquisite earrings. Nareerat knots pearls on silken strands with purple quartz, rose quartz and peridot. They hang from silver wires.

.925 Sterling silver

Sparkling quartz crystal crowns the design of this ring by Marianela Vargas. The 10-carat faceted quartz, that represents April´s birthstone, is credited with being one of the most protective gems. The ring is crafted by hand with sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Clear quartz for clarity, smoky quartz for transformation, amethyst for wisdom, and black tourmaline for protection: those are the colors of a wondrous piece by designer Swasti Jain. An artisan team follows Swasti's directions to craft this beaded stretch bracelet, inviting you to meditate in your spiritual power.

Mystic forces unite in a design that signals your triumph and success above all challenges. This distinguished 18k gold-plated band ring by India's Neetu Barathi features a polished sterling silver structure that elegantly holds three different kinds of jewels, totaling over one carat and displaying diverse shapes. Onyx, the stone of protection, adds a dark hue in round and pear cuts; rutilated quartz, the gem of confidence, adds luminous accents in round and oval forms; and a natural rainbow moonstone finishes the piece with harmonious energies.

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.

An impressive 34-carat stone of clear quartz sparkles atop the crown of this solitaire ring, designed and crafted by Peruvian artisan Marianela Vargas. She nestles the stone atop a simple band of 18k gold plated sterling silver.