april birthstone

Siriporn creates a beautiful bracelet in ice blue that wraps around the wrist. Sleek globes of dyed blue quartz, the April birthstone, are knotted by hand on light brown leather cords, and the clasp is a silver leaf crafted by Karen hill tribe artisans.

.950 silver

Bubbly clusters of peridot and cultured pearls hang above two round blue quartz stones in this delightful pair of dangle earrings from Thailand. Designed by Nareerat, these impressive earrings adorn the ears on hooks of sterling silver.

Blazing a brilliant trail, these earrings from Nareerat in Thailand make a sparkling fashion statement. Globes of sky blue quartz are set within tiers of silver chain that suspend sparkling glass beads and additional quartz beads. Silver plated beads add their polished gleam to the effect. The earrings sway from sterling silver hooks.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass beads, .925 sterling silver chain and hooks

Tumbling in a joyous spray, quartz mingles with blue calcite and aquamarine. Colorful beads also pose on stainless steel strands as Busarin creates an exuberant floral arrangement. The delightful handcrafted choker is adjustable in length with a chain and clasp bathed in sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass clasp

Hanzi are characters used in Chinese writing. As early as the sixth century A.D., many of these characters began to be simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, where they're known as kanji, a term that is more widely used in the West. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

January: Garnet/Beauty, February: Amethyst/Generosity, March: Blue Topaz/Affection, April: White Quartz/Love, May: Green Quartz/Sweetness, June: White Pearl/Longevity, July: Carnelian/Perfection, August: Peridot/Purity, September: Iolite/Protection, October: Pink Tourmaline/Happiness, November: Citrine/Artistry, December: Turquoise/Imagination.