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Enchanting amethyst beads invite energies of wisdom to take over your style and transform it into an exquisite fashion statement. Crafted in Thailand by Tiraphan Hasub, this amethyst beaded necklace is completed with brass accents for a charming look.

Adorned by frangipani blossoms, this ring is the creation of Buana in Bali. Crowning sterling silver settings, a faceted amethyst totals 5.5 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

Luminous and lovely, rainbow moonstone nestles in ornate silver settings. Buana adds faceted amethyst totaling 1 carat, and cultured peacock pearls. He meticulously crafts these earrings by hand.

.925 Sterling silver

The bold design of this cocktail ring is from Dewi Putera of Bali, a self-taught artisan. Sterling silver is formed into rope, bead, and vine motifs to surround a one-carat checkerboard-cut amethyst gem. The artisan adds discreet accents of 18k gold for a warm glow.

Agung Jagra channels Balinese royal elegance with this ornate ring design. Working with sterling silver, he decorates the band with majestic patterns and openwork. A one-carat amethyst crowns the solitaire.

Faceted gemstones set in rhodium plated sterling silver form the petals of a delicate flower. Transformed into earrings by Shanker, the blossoms showcase natural garnet, amethyst and citrine. Peridot, iolite and rainbow moonstone join them to surround a single blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver

Colorful gems of powerful beauty are designed to align with their respective chakras in a ring from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the ring is crowned with amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian set within a gentle curve. Their colors correspond to a specific chakra for clear and light purple stones are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo gems with the 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.

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.