october birthstone jewelry

Crafted with large pearls, Matta's lovely dangle earrings are a sweet reminder of the sea. The Thai artisan centers each earring with a cultured freshwater pearl before suspending a trio of tourmaline beads from the glowing gem. Sterling silver hooks and accents add shimmering details.

With a trio of striking orbs sitting proudly atop a clean-lined band, this ring is contrasting and delightful. Artisans from Bali's Mutiara Collection design and craft this multi-stone ring with a pair of cultured pearls on each side of a beautiful opal gemstone. The sterling silver band and gemstone settings are polished for maximum shine.

This beautifully feminine pair of drop earrings is presented by India's Shanker. Hand crafted from sterling silver, each earring features a shimmering cultured freshwater pearl encircled by lovely, petite dots of silver that make it gleam like the moon. Beneath the opulent pearl, a smooth cabochon of pink opal glistens from within a bezel setting. Together, the two gorgeous gemstones make an elegant piece of jewelry that would complement most outfits.

Clustered together, cultured pearls form an ivory chrysanthemum. Matta displays the lustrous gems on a necklace of tourmaline beads. Showcasing the gem's wide range of colors, she shades the hues from green to yellow in a mesmerizing design. Tourmaline is thought to strengthen body and spirit.

.950 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.