Himatsingka Jewelry

Handcrafted Designer Jewelry

Priyadarshini Himatsingka's jewelry ranges from everyday casual to contemporary formal. With pieces typically light in weight and almost ethereal in quality, her creations are exquisitely crafted. Each piece is handmade. Priyadarshini works primarily in silver and high-karat gold, and often combines the two metals. She also offers a collection featuring rosecut diamonds.


Snowflake Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver / Oxidized Silver Snowflake
16" oxidized silver chain
1" in diameter
$165



Water Gold Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver / 18K Yellow Gold
On Oxidized Chain Necklace
$286



Flower Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver / 14K Yellow Gold / Oxidized Silver
The flower measures 7/8" in diameter
16" oxidized sterling silver chain.
$385

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Priyadarshini Himatsingka was born in India in 1975. Raised in a family of textile designers, she spent her childhood steeped in the most current artistic trends. Priyadarshini did her foundation work at Parsons School of Design, and earned degrees from New York University in Photography and Philosophy, and from the Rhode Island School of Design in Jewelry and Light Metals. She established her studio in Providence in 2002, where she lives with her husband. Her collections can be found at stores and galleries across North America.

Roberta Chiarella Designer Jewelry

Fashion Jewelry: Bracelets

Roberta Chiarella graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City, and her transition from creative director to jewelry designer was completed when her earliest work was honored in a group exhibition at The American Craft Museum. Her collection is designed in New York City and handcrafted in Providence, Rhode Island. The designs are beautifully finished and plated with the finest metals, 22K gold and platinum, and embellished with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements. Roberta has returned to television, presenting a collection designed exclusively for HSN.


Pink Botanical Bracelet
It is a fabulous addition to your jewelry collection, made in wonderful bright color combinations to go with almost anything in your wardrobe. Size: 7" long - not adjustable. Platinum/pink.
$78



Bella Bead Bracelet
The large beads are Swarovski crystal beads in two new vibrant colors. Wear two or mix and match with your real jewelry. Size: 7" long with 2" extender. Platinum/blue.
$48



Scarlet's Twin Bracelet
This bracelet will magnify and glam up any girl's night out.
Size: 7" long not adjustable 1 1/2" wide .
Platinum/clear crystal.
$298

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Born and raised in Queens, New York, Roberta Chiarella began her design training at an early age, beside the drawing table of her father, Joseph Chiarella, a successful advertising art director and illustrator. As an art director, producer and package designer, Roberta Chiarella's early career at Clinique Laboratories was broadened in L'Oreal's Designer Fragrance Division, overseeing the Ralph Lauren, Paloma Picasso, Cacharel, Guy Laroche, and Giorgio Armani brands. As Vice President of Creative Design for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, she directed Public Relations, Special Events, In Store Design and Advertising.

Magnetic Therapy Bracelet

Do Magnetic Bracelets Ease Arthritis Pain?

By now, people probably know that magnetic bracelets are used for hand, wrist, arm and shoulder pain. People also know some of the benefits claimed by those who wear magnetic bracelets. Although the idea of magnetic bracelets therapy has been around for centuries, the use of magnetic bracelets to ease pain is a hot topic in medical news today.

Magnetic bracelets therapy is used to relieve pain and restore energy. Magnetic bracelets therapy uses the natural energy of magnetism that is important to the overall health of a person.

To understand magnetic bracelets therapy, one would need to think of one’s body to contain electrical cells. The cell have a positive charge as well as a negative charge. The body can function at its topmost level when both the polarities of the cells are at an equal level.

1 . Positive : Calming and relaxing effect
2 . Negative : Motivating and stimulating effect

The effectiveness of magnetic therapy rests on certain factors :

1 . The magnet strength
2 . The thickness of the magnet
3 . The spacing of the magnets
4 . The number of magnets used

What are the benefits of magnetic bracelet therapy ?

1 . Help Back Pain
Magnets increase blood circulation is by expanding and activating capillaries, therefore causing more blood to reach the cellular level.

2 . Ease Arthritis Pain
Static magnetic fields provided by permanent magnets attached to certain items in proximity to affected body areas can lead to healing.

3 . Better Circulation
Magnetic bracelets help your muscles, organs and most importantly joints to enjoy better circulation.

4 . Raise Melatonin Levels
Magnetic bracelets therapy raise melatonin levels inside your body, allowing you to escape arthritic pain by falling asleep more easily.

5 . Eliminating Toxin
Helping your body excrete excess fluids and eliminating other toxins in it.

It is estimated that over a hundred and twenty million people worldwide regularly use some sort of magnetic bracelets therapy every day. Most people wear their flexible wraps or firm magnetic supports to enable them to lead an active life like golfers and other sports.

Since it's not expensive and it's not considered dangerous, it's up to you to decide whether a magnetic bracelet for arthritis is something you would like try. It might really help.