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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

Blue topaz, the December´s birthstone, is dazzling on the shiny vines of this brooch pin from Alok Jain. The gems total 3.5 carats and are expertly set on a florid brooch pin crafted of rhodium plated sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Artisans at the Mutiara Collection select blue topaz, the gem of empathy and the birthstone of December, to crown the stunning design of this ring. The 2-carat gem is glorious in a sterling silver ring that is crafted by hand.

.925 Sterling silver

Faceted blue topaz is dazzling in earrings from India's Bhavesh. The sterling silver earrings are crafted by hand with gemstones totaling 4 carats.

.925 Sterling silver