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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.

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

Forming a circle like endless love, peridot sparkles with fresh green beauty. Alok Jain presents an exquisite solitaire ring, crafted of sterling silver.

Over two carats of faceted gemstones sparkle in this stunning cocktail ring from Bali. Handcrafted by artisan Made Sugi, the ring is crowned with a pear-shaped citrine, a trillion-cut blue topaz, a round amethyst, and a checkerboard peridot. Traditional Balinese bun and jawan motifs border the gemstones, shimmering against the oxidized sterling silver band.

Enjoy the striking contrast of mixed metals and sparkling gemstones in this exquisite spinner ring, handcrafted in India by Babun Dey. A textured sterling silver base holds three rotatable rings, comprised of copper, silver and brass. A garnet, peridot and amethyst add an added elegance to the industrial feel. Such rings are often used for meditation.

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.

A faceted stone of peridot sparkles with green hues at the top of this single stone ring from India. Alok Jain works with local artisans to present this ring, featuring a band that is handcrafted from sterling silver with a high-polish finish.

With three interlocking bands handcrafted from sterling silver, this solitaire ring is simply magical. Ketut Sulastri, inspired by contemporary Balinese jewelry, crowns the ring with a single stone of peridot.

Revealing golden veins, cool green gemstones grace this modern design. Shanker handcrafts a silver ring to showcase composite turquoise and two faceted peridots that total 1.5 carats. Peridot represents August´s birthstone.

.925 Sterling silver