colored necklaces

Silver frangipani blooms in a sterling bouquet, their beauty intensified by blue topaz and a dyed pink pearl. By Balinese jeweler Buana, this exquisite necklace is delightfully contemporary. The topaz gems total 6 carats.

.925 Sterling silver

Basking in nature's blessings, this necklace by Narayannii combines luminous pink pearls with deep red garnet. "Pearls by themselves create a statement," the Indian designer confides. "I love pearls in all shapes, sizes and colors. They make any wearer graceful."

.925 Sterling silver

A 38-carat stone of natural rose quartz centers this necklace, flanked by petite beads of sterling silver. Featuring alternating colors of green and white, this pendant necklace from Thailand is designed by Matta, beaded with dyed quartz and cultured freshwater pearls.

Kai Kittima designs a necklace of feminine exuberance featuring the timeless allure of pearls. Rose quartz, garnet, and rhodolite captivate with a harmonious melange of colors, while rutile quartz provides striking contrast. The necklace is crafted by hand on silk and cotton threads, and fastens with a sterling silver clasp.

.925 Sterling silver

Like spun sugar candy, milky rose quartz meets pink pearl. Faceted labradorite and globes of purple quartz bring color to this necklace by Kai Kittima. Comprised of three elegant strands, it fastens with a silver clasp.

.950 silver

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.