symbolic necklaces

Jewelry artisan Bhavesh, in India, created this pendant necklace to carry with it a symbolic message of world peace. "The pink tourmaline strings encourage peace and understanding, representing peace and harmony between mankind," he explains. Modeling humanity's peaceful coexistence, he embellished this unique sterling silver design with cultured pearls, pink tourmaline beads and faceted cubic zirconia stones.

He explains that the pearls are symbolic of innocence and faith, enhancing harmony between people, while the pendant's pink tourmalines, being symbols of humanity, encourage sympathy and understanding. Comprising the pendant's dome, cubic zirconia stones are believed to help keep selfishness and negative emotions at bay.

Luminous Om centers a colorful chakra wheel studded with shimmering gemstones in the design of this necklace from Alok Jain. Crafted of sterling silver, the necklace features gemstones totaling 6.3 carats, and each one is related to a specific chakra by virtue of its color. Amethyst corresponds to the crown chakra, clear quartz to the brow, iolite to the throat and peridot to the heart. Citrine is associated with the solar plexus, carnelian to the sacral and garnet to the root chakra.

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.

Garnet, citrine, iolite, peridot, and amethyst surround a central blue topaz in this sterling silver pendant. The gems are hand-cut in Jaipur and hand-set in Kolkata. Inspired by the works of recently canonized missionary Mother Teresa, who spent much of her life ministering in Kolkata.

Representing the seven chakras, petite faceted gemstones of amethyst, iolite, garnet, blue topaz, carnelian, citrine, and peridot decorate the pendant of this necklace from India. Alok Jain presents this accessory, featuring a sterling silver hamsa pendant that houses the gemstones. Believed to bring protection, hamsa is a cultural symbol that takes the shape of a hand.

Crafted of sterling silver, the form of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha fuses with the om symbol in the pendant of this necklace from India. Local artisans choose sparkling gems of carnelian, citrine, peridot, iolite, and amethyst, with garnet at Ganesha's eye and blue topaz at the om's crescent for an accessory that evokes the chakras.

Featuring a glamorous design enhanced by precious jewels, Neeru Goel's pendant necklace is an homage to India's high-quality craftsmanship. Made from sterling silver, the accessory has a combination finish that enhances the beauty of the natural rainbow moonstone cabochon, symbolizing harmony, and the amethyst and blue topaz gems that total over two carats.

India’s Sumit Dhawan pays homage to traditional rosaries with this precious pendant necklace boasting an engraved stainless steel cross and black onyx, matte agate and lustrous hematite beads. Interspersed with the stones are gleaming stainless steel discs that add a sleek, modern contrast. Finished with a magnetic clasp closure, this elegant accessory blends spiritual symbolism with contemporary design.