colored necklaces

Radiant with purple splendor, amethysts form a floral halo in this beautiful necklace. They surround an oval of composite turquoise with its fascinating nuances of color. From Neeru Goel in India, the pendant necklace is handcrafted of sterling silver.

The colors of a paradisical island merge with exquisite metalwork in Sareeyakarn's newest creation, directly from the prosperous Thai region. The artisan works with sterling silver-plated brass to create this necklace structure, adorned with reconstituted turquoise beads along the chain. As the main piece, a drop-shaped reconstituted turquoise stone dangles from the bottom, displaying a celestial vibe.

Paired with silver, the sky blue gemstone on Bhavya Jain's pendant necklace vibrates with beautiful color. Indian artisans use sterling silver to diligently hand craft the necklace, suspending a reconstituted turquoise stone from a delicate cable chain.

Crown any ensemble with an exquisite piece of India's jewelry arts. Bhavesh and a talented Indian artisan team present this sterling silver pendant necklace, accented with a composite turquoise jewel shining with the colors of a charming lagoon.

An ethereal scene from the traditional Thai landscapes inspires this exquisite accessory presented by Abhishek Singl. Talented local artisans show their expertise in this sterling silver necklace, whose polished finish creates a radiant illusion around the moon-shaped pendant that dangles at the bottom, embracing a reconstituted turquoise jewel that evokes the colors of a serene lagoon.

Presented by Chintan, this graceful pendant necklace features a classic color combination. Indian artisans center the pendant with a composite turquoise gem in a bezel setting, hand crafting a sterling silver loop around the stone. The pendant swings from a sterling silver wheat chain that fastens with a lobster claw clasp.

Boasting beautiful color, a cross pendant is the focal point of this charming necklace presented by Alok Jain of India. The artisan uses composite turquoise gemstones against a backdrop of oxidized sterling silver to create a stunning antique effect. The design is further graced with lovely beading and suspended from a glistening sterling silver cable chain.

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.