Handcrafted Silver and Gold Gemstone Jewelry from India - By: Chris Robertson

One of the best aspects of our global economy is the access we have to products crafted around the world. For example, enterprising entrepreneurs have created lines of handcrafted jewelry fashioned by artisans in India. The exotic jewelry found in marketplaces in India inspires pieces that open our eyes, inspire us, and adorn us.

Because these kinds of proprietors buy directly from artisans, there's no middleman to increase costs. That's why customers can purchase high quality jewelry from India at reasonable price. Plus, without a middleman, the jewelry-makers make more money from their work.

In addition to paying artisans for their work, companies make other contributions to the people of India. In socially responsible companies, a portion of the proceeds from sales of the jewelry goes to schools in small Indian towns, where children learn English.

For these collections, Indian artisans often decorate 92.5 sterling silver and 24-karat gold pieces with colorful precious and semi-precious gemstones. Each piece of jewelry arrives in its own silk or satin pouch.

Following are brief descriptions of some of the unique pieces in these kinds of collections:

Earrings made from sterling silver with a 24-karat gold vermeil matte finish are one and one-half inches long and have French ear wire hooks.

Elegant and simple earrings feature a large oval rainbow moonstone and a contrasting purple amethyst in an anti-tarnish sterling silver setting. Earrings can be worn alone or matched with an amethyst or rainbow moonstone necklace.

Amethyst hoop chandelier earrings evoke the spirit of India. Seven bezel-cut brilliant purple amethysts dangle from a lightweight sterling silver hoop. An eighth amethyst sways lightly in the middle of the hoop.

Apatite and garnet stones strung together in sterling silver create a seven and a half inch long bracelet that will complement any outfit.

Stunning black onyx stones make dazzling rings and showcase the fine craftsmanship of the jewelry artists of India.

A rose quartz, carnelian, and labrodite earrings and necklace combination showcase the intense colors of the stones. Set in sterling silver, the necklace is eighteen inches long; the matching earrings are three inches long.

In addition to their obvious beauty, the gemstones in the collection have powerful healing properties. Amethyst, for example, benefits the mind by calming or stimulating as needed. It promotes deeper understanding.

A stone of balance, apatite has many inspirational qualities. It stimulates creativity and promotes a humanitarian attitude.

Also known as schorl, black tourmaline promotes neutrality and clear, rational thought. It encourages a positive attitude in all circumstances.

Garnet is a powerful energizing and regenerating stone. It revitalizes, purifies, and balances energy. Garnet inspires love and devotion.

Onyx is about inner strength. The stone promotes vigor, steadfastness and stamina. Onyx supports learning and self-confidence.

Rose quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It is calming and reassuring and brings deep inner healing.

Made from high quality silver and gold and ornamented with stunning stones, handcrafted jewelry from India brings beauty to the eyes, the body, and the soul.

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