casual necklaces

A colorful gemstone grid aligns with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of well-being. From Alok Jain in India, the sterling silver necklace glistens with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. Their colors correspond to a specific chakra. 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.

Knotted by hand on silvery strands, gemstones cluster in an opulent necklace. Nareerat combines blue calcite with quartz, aquamarine and luminous white pearls.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass extender and clasp

Surrounded by lovely leaves and brilliant stones of peridot and amethyst, a teardrop-shaped rainbow moonstone is luminous in this dazzling pendant. Neeru Goel of India presents an elegant sterling silver necklace that is linked with the same leaves and gemstones as the pendant. The design is completed with lengths of sterling silver Cuban link chain.

Knotted by hand on silk strands, colorful gemstones envelope the wearer in beauty. Nareerat combines creamy pearl, peridot, dark pink and orange quartz and garnet in a dazzling necklace.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass clasp

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

Dazzling with bright colors, each gem on this necklace symbolizes a different chakra point. Meaning "wheel," chakra refers to the points of spiritual and physical energy in the human body. Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red represent the crown, brow, throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral and root. For this bar necklace Sarote Lochotinunt selects garnet, Madeira citrine(orange), citrine, peridot, topaz, iolite, and amethyst.

Featuring intricately cut and fitted peridot, blue topaz, citrine and garnet that total six dazzling carats, this handcrafted bracelet combines femininity with a modern design. Indian artisan Neeru Goel has linked the bracelet's 12 faceted gemstones with highly-polished sterling silver for a glamorous look.

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.

Neeru Goel designs a mesmerizing jewelry set featuring glistening totemic columns. The necklace and earrings are crafted with sterling silver and feature the powerful alliance of amethyst, citrine, garnet, peridot, and iolite. The whole set holds approximately 15 gemstone carats.

.925 Sterling silver