different necklaces

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collaboration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honor of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

A single row of rainbow-hued gemstones swings from a 22k gold-plated sterling silver chain in this gorgeous necklace from Alok Jain. Each marquise-shaped stone is meant to represent one of the seven different chakra point on your body. The chakra points, or energy vortexes, are associated with and channeled through specific areas of the body. This necklace is a reminder to achieve balance in all areas of your life and banish negative energy.

Get in on the long necklace trend with Neetu Barathi's beaded accessory, which features to sparkling chains of different lengths. Indian artisans use 18k gold-plated sterling silver to hand craft the necklace, accenting the two chains with onyx, amethyst, prasiolite, rose quartz, and cultured freshwater pearls.

Distinctly different, this jewelry set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centers the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

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.

Vibrantly colored gemstones align with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of peace and positivity. From Alok Jain in India, this sterling silver necklace captivates with blue topaz, carnelian, garnet, citrine, peridot, amethyst, and iolite, each color corresponding to a different chakra. The unique necklace features a sterling silver crescent that embraces the splendid gemstones, culminating in a single, pear-shaped garnet stone.

Vibrantly colored gemstones align with chakra energies to achieve a harmonious sense of well-being. From Alok Jain in India, this sterling silver necklace captivates with blue topaz, carnelian, garnet, citrine, peridot, amethyst, and iolite, each color corresponding to a different chakra. While the gorgeous hues of the carnelian, garnet, and citrine mark the center of the necklace, the remaining stones are connected with shimmering sterling silver links. A sleek chain, lobster claw clasp, and adjustable loops complete the design.

Designed by Wayan Trisna, this stunning pendant necklace is inspired by the seven chakras: spinning disks of spiritual energy used in ancient meditation practices. The Balinese artisan uses sterling silver to hand craft the pendant, accenting each chakra with a different gemstone: purple amethyst, crimson garnet, fiery carnelian, bright peridot, cool iolite, sunny citrine, and pale rainbow moonstone.

A pointed ellipse of sterling silver frames seven round, faceted gemstones of varying sizes in this pendant necklace presented by Alok Jain of India. Every color of the rainbow is represented by the different gemstones in the pendant--garnet, carnelian, citrine, peridot, blue topaz, iolite, amethyst-- creating a beautiful kaleidoscope of color.

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 pendant necklace Sarote Lochotinunt selects garnet, Madeira citrine (orange), citrine, peridot, topaz, iolite, and amethyst.

From a teardrop wispy cloud of rainbow moonstone shower colorful, different shaped, faceted gemstones of citrine, peridot, and amethyst. The stones are set in sterling silver with oxidation between the stones to help their colors pop. The pendant hangs from a sterling silver cable chain. Neeru Goel of India presents this lovely pendant necklace.

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.