yellow earrings

Floral discs hang below staring eyes in this pair of dangle earrings from India, painted in colors of green, yellow, and orange, designed by Ritu Thapar. Local artisans craft each earring of double-fired ceramic, bringing a festive vibe to the wearer. The earrings swing from sterling silver posts.

Representing life and fertility, paisley motifs are popular in India, as their unique shape is a synonym for elegance and glamour. This time, these symbols adorn a design by Ritu Thapar, who teams with local artisans to create these ceramic dangle earrings painted by hand in a palette of orange, red, and yellow hues, depicting little fish swimming peacefully around the paisley details. The accessory also comes with sterling silver hooks and copper accents for convenient use.

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.

Designer Ritu Thapar lets her soul rest and connect with the universe in meditation sessions that add serenity to her artistic lifestyle. Inspired by those peaceful and spiritual sensations, she works with local Indian artisans to create these round ceramic dangle earrings, whose hand-painted finish depicts a girl in a harmonious meditation exercise. The pieces are also equipped with copper wires that join them to comfortable sterling silver hooks.