december birthstone jewelry

Lively leaves are crafted of 950 silver by Karen hill tribe artisans, dangling from the ears with a truly fashionable look. Accentuated with blue-green pieces of reconstituted turquoise, these fascinating earrings are presented by Thailand's Withaya Cheunjit. They adorn the wearer on hooks of sterling silver.

Shaped like the petite blossoms of an apricot tree, these earrings make a pretty and feminine statement. The 950 silver earrings, presented by Withaya Cheunjit of Thailand, are crafted by hand and accented with blue-green nuggets of reconstituted turquoise.

A sterling feather adverts the presence of a majestic bird. Beads of reconstituted turquoise evoke the sky in elegant earrings by Srimuang.

.925 Sterling silver

Round faceted citrine shines above luminous composite turquoise in these handcrafted earrings from Neeru Goel in India. Stones are cut and fitted into high-polish sterling silver bezels for a clean and classic look.

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.