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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.

Glistening gemstones align with chakra energies on the basis of their color, inspiring this pinwheel pendant necklace from Alok Jain. In Sanskrit, chakra refers to an energy vortex through which vital universal forces are channeled, and there are believed to be seven in the human body. When all seven are aligned the person feels a healthy sense of well being. In this sterling silver necklace includes amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, garnet, blue topaz, and carnelian. The clear and light purple stones are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo gems with 6th chakra (insight and perception), and the blue or light blue with the 5th, that of communication and truth. Green and pink stones are for love and compassion, linked to the heart, on the 4th chakra. For inner power and will, the 3rd chakra is associated with yellow gems, whereas emotion and sexuality are linked to red and orange gems for the 2nd chakra. Black gems are used to stimulate the 1st chakra, that of stability and security.

.925 Sterling silver.

Sterling silver tendrils surround a creamy cultured pearl like a halo. Set with colorful faceted gemstones, the pendant brings rainbow colors to this necklace design. Shubhra Singh selects a bright medley of garnet, smoky quartz, onyx, and white topaz that mingle with peridot, iolite, amethyst and citrine in this exquisite handcrafted necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

A rainbow of colorful gemstone beads forms a dazzling blossom on this necklace from Anusara in Thailand. The flower pendant is composed of amethyst, carnelian, tiger's eye, dyed cultured freshwater pearl and dyed quartz in shades of cherry, forest green and yellow. She centers the pendant on multiple twig-like knotted strands of cream waxed polyester cord. The necklace can be secured at one of two lengths with a round red quartz bead.

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.

Teardrops of amethyst elegantly frame a freshwater cultured pearl in this pendant necklace designed by Shanker of India. Two arms of sterling silver embrace the trio of gemstones to complete the pendant.

Modern and yet classic, the design of this necklace exudes timeless elegance. Shanker combines an off white iridescent pearl with the mystical beauty of amethyst, stone of spiritual wisdom. The gems glow from ornate sterling settings. Features one gemstone carat approximately.

.925 Sterling silver