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Composite turquoise reveals golden veins that complement citrine's lemon sparkle. By Shanker, this beautiful sterling silver necklace is a showcase for the mesmerizing gems. The citrine weighs 1 carat.

.925 Sterling silver

Indian artisan Neeru Goel shares her lifelong passion for jewelry through her handcrafted designs. "Collecting jewelry and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood," she says. "I was inspired by my grandmother who used to look into each and every detail, from how jewelry is made to what had been used to make the jewelry." This stunning composite turquoise pendant features a vibrant blue stone set in petals of beaded 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.

India's Neeru Goel presents a new handcrafted pendant necklace of exquisite beauty. A smooth blue composite turquoise cabochon stone within a sterling silver bezel setting forms the center of the teardrop-shaped pendant, while a smaller round citrine gemstone forms a second point of interest. A sterling silver dot motif embellishes the pendant, which is suspended from a cable chain.

Indian artisan Neeru Goel presents a new awe-inspiring necklace. Whimsical sterling silver tendrils surround a sparkling citrine gemstone at the peak of a dramatic pendant. Below, a blue oval cabochon composite turquoise stone is suspended from the high-polish sterling silver frame, making the contrast between calm blue and yellow the center of attention. The pendant hangs on a sleek sterling silver chain.