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RAJAHS ROCK The art of adornment in India is as old as the civilization itself — a symbol of wealth, power, and femininity. Among the maharaja, fl awless pearls were once believed to prevent misfortune; colored stones were endowed with a mystical quality to ward off evil spirits. Malevolent forces or no, these Mughal-inspired jewels have an unassailable beauty and universally captivating infl uence. BY FRANCINE BALLARD Necklace of rare and colorful gemstones, designed by Paloma Picasso for the 1985 Blue Book, price upon request, at Tiffany & Co. Incredibles by Harry Winston ruby ring set in platinum, price upon request, at Harry Winston. David Webb Couture gold and platinum ring with cabochon emer- ald, and diamonds, price upon request, at de Boulle. John Hardy yellow- gold earrings with peridot, sphene, quartz, tsavorite, yellow sapphire, brown diamond, and black treated diamonds $8,900, at Bachendorf 's, Neiman Marcus. De Beers Phenomena Frost bracelet in white diamonds and platinum, 16.94 total carat weight, price upon request, at De Beers, Houston. Cartier white-gold bracelet with black lacquer, rubellite, and diamonds, price upon request, at Cartier. John Hardy Cinta yellow-gold shell earrings with iolite and white moonstone, blue sapphire, violet sapphire, and white diamonds $6,300, at Bachendorf 's, Neiman Marcus. Cartier High Jewelry ring with yellow- orange sapphire, pink morganite, and diamonds, price upon request, at Cartier.