december gemstone

Hanging from a high-polish sterling silver snake chain, this remarkable pendant by Thailand's Abhishek Singla is beautiful in its simplicity. A cabochon of reconstituted turquoise, prized by the ancient Egyptians for use in jewelry and ceremonial objects, is set within a round bezel, accented by faceted round and pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones below.

A radiant reconstituted turquoise gemstone shines at the center of this intricately engraved cross pendant which exudes spirituality. Komang Suastra of Bali presents this carefully crafted pendant with oxidized accents on a beautiful borobudur chain.

Petite flowers and shining diamonds adorn five sterling silver medallions. Each hosts a beautiful gemstone in this necklace by Michael Krainer. Intricate and beautiful, it features cool squares of reconstituted turquoise and three dancing filigree teardrops.

Michael Krainer in Thailand uses a tree of life symbol to center the pendant on this lovely necklace. Set against a natural turquoise backdrop, the tree is handcrafted from shining sterling silver and framed in a narrow band of the precious metal.

Guillermo Arregui showcases the hypnotic blue allure of turquoise in the design of this choker. Crafted with sterling silver, its minimalist style complements the gem's colorful magnificence.

.925 Sterling 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.