Designer Dream Mullick had her first experience with jewelry design during a trip to Indonesia. There she met a silversmith who was heating silver on a coal fire using his bare hands to bend and shape the sterling silver strands as his family had done for generations. Upon returning home to New Mexico, Mullick started her jewelry company and named it Dream Mullick. Continuing an age old tradition, her designs are handcrafted by fair trade Indonesian silversmiths.

The Silver Crown of Light Ring will have you looking like royalty.  A striking faceted red quartz stone is set in a sterling silver tiara band. With its unique shape, this bold 1” ring is a superb accessory. Buy for $113.

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In 2002, United Kingdom native Monica Vinader began creating her collection of luxurious jewelry for private clients. As her clientele grew, she began to showcase her line throughout Europe and the US. This year the Monica Vinader line was awarded the UK Jewelry Brand of the Year. She then opened her first flagship store in Madrid.  Vinader designs pieces in silver and 18kt gold that are hand set with extraordinary semi-precious stones.  Her collections have been regularly featured in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and Grazia.

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Chalcedony, a variety of quartz, was used in the Mediterranean region to create fine artifacts as early as the Bronze Era. Today this stone is commonly found in the United States, Austria, Czech Republic, Iceland, Mexico, Great Britain, New Zealand, Turkey, Russia, and Brazil. The gem comes in a variety of hues including blue, lavender, white, light tan, gray, yellow, pink, red, and brown. Chalcedony is said to absorb negative energy and harmonize the mind, body, and spirit.

The Blue Chalcedony Ring by Anya Jewels is the perfect cocktail ring to liven up any evening dress.  Its oval semi-precious blue chalcedony stone is smooth and whimsical. The stone is bezel set in gold vermeil and contains a thin band. The ring measures 1 1/8” long. Buy through Max & Chloe for the sale of $42!

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Agate is a variety of quartz characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. This stone can be found in various minerals; however it is classically associated to originate in volcanic and metamorphic rocks.  Agate comes in a variety of colors including white, grey, light blue, orange, yellow, red, and black. Sometime during the 4^th century BC, it was discovered along the shore line of the Acate river in Sicily by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus.

In 1996, Chan Luu produced her first jewelry collection using precious metals, semi-precious stones, and pearls. Her company has showrooms in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Atlanta. Luu’s pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore, and Janet Jackson.

Luu’s Leather Necklace with Agate Stone encompasses a fresh and modern idea on jewelry.  This natural agate stone is in bright yellow and white accentuated by a sterling silver flower charm to create a look that is nature inspired. The pendant measures 2” wide and 2 ¼” long, which hangs from a 36” black leather cord. Buy through Zappos for $118.

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