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Classic beauty needs no ornamentation, as evidenced by these simple but lovely stud earrings from Balinese artisan Kenari. The earrings feature sparkling round garnet gems totaling one carat, set in polished sterling silver bezels.

.925 Sterling silver

Dazzling garnet gemstones top smooth carnelian gemstones in sterling silver bezel settings. These charming dangle earrings are designed by Indian artisan Shanker, who uses a sterling silver hinge to join the two gemstones together in a pretty union.

Pretty flowers on a garden vine are crafted from sterling silver in this pendant necklace from Bali. Designed by Wayan Lasti, the pendant is accentuated by a faceted garnet gem displayed at the top and a gleaming cultured pearl that dangles below.

Everything's coming up roses, especially when you wear these pretty drop earrings from India's Shanker. Pale pink petals of faceted enhanced chalcedony take the lead, accented by petite cabochons of rich red garnet. The gems are placed on polished sterling silver hooks.

.925 Sterling silver

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

A sparkling stone of red garnet is featured at the top of this beautiful single stone ring, designed by Balinese artisan Janice Girardi. She crafts the ring of sterling silver with oxidized paw print motifs that circle the band, expressing her love for animals.

All profits from each purchase of Janice Girardi Designs for BAWA sterling silver jewelry will provide life-saving medical services and vaccines for local animals.

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.