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This floral medallion with multi colored petals is designed to energize the chakras. From Alok Jain, the sterling silver necklace is studded with amethyst, quartz, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet and carnelian. The gems total 1.3 carats and their colors relate 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.

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring these pinwheel earrings from Alok Jain. 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. This pair of sterling silver earrings includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, clear quartz , and carnelian. The 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 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.

.925 Sterling silver.

The deep black glow of onyx attracts Shubhra Singh, inspiring her to design this pair of gorgeous earrings. Singh accompanies the faceted gem with sparkling red garnet for a melodious contrast underscored by sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Ritu Thapar in India creates some Bollywood-esque chandelier earrings from natural terracotta ceramic. She paints the earrings by hand and sets them on sterling silver hooks. In this design, elaborately painted teardrops suspend a shower of black beads.

.925 Sterling silver

For a royal addition to your wardrobe, these dangle earrings are designed by Ritu Thapar in India. Two peacocks are crafted from sterling silver, painted by hand with gold-tone and black designs. A black bauble dangles below each earring, swinging from a hook of sterling silver.

By Vipin and his father, three handcrafted bangles are regal in black. One features sequins and intricate thread work while two smaller bracelets complete the set.

India's antique treasures inspire the elegant design of this necklace by Narayannii. It features a strand of glowing onyx spheres escorting ornate sterling silver pendants. Moonstone offers a spectacular contrast in this handcrafted necklace.

.925 Sterling silver.

Polished teardrops of sleek black onyx enclose the mystery of the night. Clustered in an opulent strand with an ornate silver globe, they encircle the neck with beauty. Narayannii creates this bold and elegant necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

Surrounding a wall mirror, sparkling blossoms gleam like jewels on ebony. Khalid Ali crafts the frame of teak wood, adding floral details with embossed brass bathed in nickel.