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Five radiant pearls shine alongside an impressive carat of translucent purple amethyst in this cross pendant from India. Neeru Goel of presents this stunning pendant exuding Christian spirituality on a sterling silver cable chain.

Dalia Pascal celebrates the luxurious June birthstone in this dainty and delicate necklace. Glistening in the light, cream colored pearls dance on an elegant chain in this exquisite station necklace crafted from sterling silver.

Glistening in the light, these June birthstones dazzle in this sterling silver necklace presented by Dalia Pascal of Mexico. The pendant features a sequence of three luxurious pearls while two tiny pearls accent the lobster claw closure.

One large pearl in natural cream shimmers brightly in this elegant sterling silver pendant necklace presented by Dalia Pascal of Mexico. June's birthstone shines in this beautiful necklace featuring two tiny pearls near its lobster claw closure.

Designed by artisan Babun Dey of India, this pendant necklace radiates graceful elegance. Intricately handcrafted with dot and rope motifs, the sterling silver pendant holds a gleaming cultured freshwater pearl at its center. The artisan crafts a small flower at the top of the pendant for a charming touch.

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.