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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.

Evoking the jewelry style of ancient empires, India's Neeru Goel presents a sparkling pair of earrings. Blue composite turquoise is surrounded by dazzling yellow citrines, capturing the light as they dance below sterling silver ear hooks.

Citrine exists as a symbol of inspiration and self-healing. Turquoise represents friendship as well as purification. From India's Neeru Goel, these exquisite earrings celebrate these stones' beneficial properties. Curling sterling silver frames two gorgeous composite turquoise and sparkling citrines.

A stunning trio of diamond shaped bezels feature translucent citrine and serene blue reconstituted turquoise in this beautiful cocktail ring. Neeru Goel of India presents this exquisite sterling silver ring with traditional Indian rawa silver work.

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.