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A faceted solitaire of citrine set in sterling silver is the highlight of this ring by Costa Rican artisan Daniella Baltodano. To create the band, the artisan artfully shapes bundles of slender strands into a circle reminiscent of an open nest.

The November birthstones, citrines, are dazzling in the florid design of this brooch pin from Alok Jain. The gems total 7 carats and are expertly set on a florid brooch pin crafted of rhodium plated sterling silver.

.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.

Caught on sterling silver stems, glistening gems form a graceful bouquet. Alok Jain presents this stunning rhodium plated brooch pin set with garnet, amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, crystal quartz, and enhanced green onyx for an approximate total of 4 gemstone carats.

.925 Sterling silver

This dazzling cocktail ring is centered by bright citrine, gem of luck and protection. Designed by Neeru Goel, the ring is crafted of sterling silver featuring the legendary jali openwork of India. The approximate gemstone weight is 3.5 carats.

.925 Sterling silver.

Alok Jain showcases the unique glow of citrine, also known as the "merchant's stone" and the birthstone of November. Set in sterling silver, the earrings are crafted by hand to showcase the faceted gems totaling 2.5 carats.

.925 Sterling silver