Beautiful East Asian Jewelry to Wear for Winter 2010

Winter as we know it in North America and Asian inspired jewelry go well together: the calm and serenity of the season provides the perfect environment to sit and meditate, the icicles on trees shining in the sun hypnotizing you into a state of Nirvana. Most of these pieces can be worn while lounging around the house, shopping for holiday presents, or attending social events. The nicest thing about East Asian jewelry is that it becomes a natural extension of yourself after only a few wearings. Here are some of the hottest jewelry pieces to wear for the winter 2010 season:

This Buddha pendant necklace designed by Jennifer Meyer will look fabulous with any holiday outfit this year. Made of 18 karat gold and suspended on a 20" long faceted ball chain, the pendant measures 1" in size. Simple and elegant, Buddha will be at home in your armoire. Available from Barney's for $1,300.00.

If you need a little help practicing your breathing exercises, this diamond ohm necklace can be slipped on over your clothes at your next yoga session. Made of 18 karat gold with diamonds, the pendant is suspended on a cable chain and can also be worn to any holiday cocktail or dinner parties. Designed by Jennifer Meyer, this is available from Barney's for $1,500.00.

Once you buy that ohm necklace, you will also need matching earrings that are also of a mantric nature. These Kalachakra mantra earrings contain the ten syllables written in Lantsa Indian Buddhist script that come from Buddhist scriptures. Perfect for yourself or the Buddhist in your life. Available from Exotic India for $25.00.

This Lucky Brand Buddha pendant comes on a vintage silvertone triple chain necklace. There are two small medallions on the necklace, and a larger medallion bearing the image of Buddha. Delicate and feminine, the silver looks like snowdrops on your throat. Available from Dillards for $39.00.

Here is a silver bracelet of Tibetan design with a cat's eye and turquoise set in the metal. Bracelets like this are very common in China and Tibet and make a perfect match with your other silver and turquoise jewelry. Available from Ancient Sense for $42.00.

Lastly, these Tibetan earrings bear an ancient symbol that will make you look and feel exotic. Made of silver, turquoise, and coral, combine these with your other Tibetan jewelry and a caftan style holiday dress when you go to that special holiday dinner party. Available from Best Silver Jewelry for $36.00.