space jewelry

From Alok Jain, this sterling silver bracelet links colorful gems associated with chakras. Set in sterling silver, amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz and carnelian total 4.2 gemstone carats. 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.

Mariana Llanes creates jewelry that is rich in symbolic meaning and artistic lyricism. "The empty space within this heart represents its infinite and unlimited capacity to expand and produce love," explains the Mexican designer. "The cluster of garnets and carnelians represent fire as an essential quality of the human heart."

.925 Sterling silver

A long red howlite gemstone drops beneath a cluster of colorful beads in this funky pair of dangle earrings from Thailand's Nareerat. The artisan hand threads carnelian and cultured pearls alongside red and black glass beads to create the earrings, then finishes the pair with shining sterling silver hooks.

Cascading carnelian beads that shine with the glow of the sunset will capture your--and everyone's--attention in a heartbeat. The heavenly dangle earrings also feature sterling silver chains, beads and dotted spacers in a spectacular design by Indian artisan Shawn Martin.

A lovely sterling silver bead rests beneath four vivid carnelian beads in this striking pair of dangle earrings crafted in India. Designer Shawn Martin creates these bright earrings that will complement your wardrobe with style and complete them with subtle sterling silver beads and dotted spacers.

Like glowing embers, carnelian beads radiate cheerful warmth in this multi-strand necklace from India's Narayannii. Lighter polished beads are alternated with darker faceted round beads, and sterling silver spacer beads are added for contrast. The artisan completes the design with a heart-shaped toggle clasp, ornamented with over 4 carats of bezel-set stones.

These divine dangle earrings are just impossible to resist for multiple reasons. A few of them are the fabulous carnelian beads, the subtle sterling silver beads and spacers, the impeccable oxidized finish and the beautiful sterling silver beads at the bottom. This design by Indian artisan Shawn Martin will be your go-to accessory for those occasions that call for elegance and sophistication.

Thailand's Somluck Komolmith presents this handcrafted necklace of her own design, featuring complementary colors of apricot and Caribbean blue. Pairs of polished natural carnelian beads alternate with smaller howlite beads, with a pendant composed of two larger carnelian beads separated by a clear glass beaded spacer. The pendant is flanked by sterling silver spiral beads, and the necklace features an extender chain with a tiny leaf charm at the end.