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Spiritual Style
Fashion Forward


In the increasingly important pursuit of self-purchasing women, there’s a growing fine jewelry niche perfect for adherents of yoga, the discipline that aligns the mind and body. Yoga magazine released a poll reporting there are at least 15 million yoga lovers in the United States. Another 35 million say they will try yoga in the next year. It’s become so popular that entire industries have sprung up celebrating the yoga lifestyle. The symbols and spiritual themes associated with yoga are perfectly suited for fine jewelry. Initial offerings for these “yoga diva” consumers consisted mainly of the symbolic “Om.” Now many types of Eastern yoga and spiritual symbols are being adapted into the diva lexicon, some combined with more traditional Western symbols of women and peace.

-- Photography by Chris Trayer


18k gold feather ring with mother-of-pearl and diamonds
Geri Jewelry’s 18k gold feather ring with mother-of-pearl and diamonds, suggested retail $4,999, (888) 500-GERI. A feather signifies “serenity of the mind.”
sterling silver layered peace necklace with pearls and peace sign and 14k gold and pavé diamond heart pendant
From left: M2 Design by Mary Margrill’s “World Peace Now” 14k gold and pavé diamond heart pendant, suggested retail $3,690, (646) 526-8803. Matisse from J.J. Singh’s sterling silver layered peace necklace with pearls and peace sign, suggested retail $220, (703) 759-7086.
necklace with multi-link chain and gold textured disc pendant with multicolored sapphires, 18k gold lotus blossom pendants with diamonds and  a 18k gold floral lace chain
Top: Matisse from J.J. Singh’s “Constellation Aquarius” necklace with multi-link chain and gold textured disc pendant with multicolored sapphires, suggested retail $745, (703) 759-7086. Shaill’s 18k gold lotus blossom pendants with diamonds, suggested retail $1,550, on a 36-inch 18k gold floral lace chain, suggested retail $1,770, (212) 995-9107. The lotus blossom symbolizes the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.
18k yellow gold necklace with diamonds and an 18k yellow gold and pearl necklace with multicolored diamond beads
From left: Mauri Pioppo’s “Ondine Rose” 18k yellow gold necklace with diamonds, suggested retail $1,980, (212) 255-6181. M2 Design by Mary Margrill’s “Goddess” tassel 18k yellow gold and pearl necklace with multicolored diamond beads and micro-pavé diamond accents, suggested retail $50,000, (646) 526-8803.
14k gold bracelet with pavé diamonds and a braided 14k gold bracelet
Babakul’s “Bella” leather and 14k gold bracelet with pavé diamonds, suggested retail $2,700, “Cora” braided 14k gold bracelet, suggested retail $475, and “Rhea” 14k gold ID style bracelet, suggested retail $1,350, (213) 673-4752.
Hindu goddess deity pendants in 18k gold with pink sapphire beads and blue sapphire leaves and a 14k rose gold pendant
Mauri Pioppo’s Hindu goddess deity pendants in 18k gold with pink sapphire beads and blue sapphire leaves, suggested retail $550, (212) 225-6181. Center: Babakul’s “Electra” 14k rose gold pendant with heavenly motifs, suggested retail $690, (213) 673-4752.
spiral 18k gold snake pendant with emerald eyes, 18k gold cobra earrings with mother-of-pearl inlay and a 18k gold snake slide lariat with green agate eyes
M2 Design by Mary Margrill’s “Transformation” collection features snakes, a symbol of transformation: spiral 18k gold snake pendant with emerald eyes, suggested retail $1,650; 18k gold cobra earrings with mother-of-pearl inlay, suggested retail $1,650; and 18k gold snake slide lariat with green agate eyes, suggested retail $3,000, (646) 526-8803.
14k rose gold necklace, 18k gold pendant with 18k gold oval link chain and a 18k gold and mango green moonstone locket
From left: Mauri Pioppo’s “Peace, Light, Love” 14k rose gold necklace, suggested retail $825, (212) 255-6181. Temple St. Clair’s cancer zodiac sign 18k gold pendant with 18k gold oval link chain, suggested retail $950, and 18k gold and mango green moonstone locket, suggested retail $3,800, (800) 590-7985.
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