may birthstone necklaces

From Alok Jain in India, this beautiful necklaces exalts the inherent beauty of moss agate, which represents May´s birthstone. The stone's forest tonalities find a home in sterling silver settings.

.925 Sterling silver

This necklace of extraordinary elegance recalls the majesty of the Majapahit era. By Komang Wirawan, enhanced green agates, that represents May´s birthstone, are welcomed by sterling silver in a necklace crafted by hand with oxidized details.

.925 Sterling silver.

Gushing lilac elegance, this necklace by Nareerat is designed to accessorize with trendy style. It is crafted by hand with amethyst gems, which represent February´s birthstones, and dyed agate in myriad shapes and sizes. Glass beads complement the design with glistening accents. The necklace may be worn as a choker.

.925 Sterling silver plated brass clasp and extender chain.

Orange agate and bright carnelian bring summer's warmth to a beautiful necklace. The lavish beaded strand culminates in a floral pendant. This design comes from Thailand's Nareerat. Length may be adjusted.

Handcrafted with 18k gold plated steel on turquoise-colored cord, this beautiful necklace will make a fascinating accessory wherever it goes. Mexican duo Martha and Ambar Mireles create their design, which is enhanced with colorful agate gems. A handcrafted ceramic pendant dangles at the center.

Because each piece of jewelry is individually crafted, there may be slight variations in colors and the decor details, thus assuring that your piece is a unique work of art.

Translated from the Ghanaian Ewe language, the word klenam means "shine" or "light." West African artisan Harriet Faako Adjei handcrafts this recycled glass bead necklace with this as her inspiration. Multicolored beads in various shapes imbue this unique design with mystery and intrigue, inspiring us to consider where the beads may have come from in a previous life.

"Enjoy this beautiful necklace and may your good deeds be more in number than the beads strung on this necklace," encourages Ila Suleyman. He calls his design Maneray, the Mossi term for good deeds. The Mossi are predominantly millet and cattle farmers who use cow hide and other natural materials to create various items including jewelry and accessories. Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand in a palette of warm earth hues featuring glistening agates, terracotta and sese wood beads. A bone pendant painted with batik techniques centers the necklace featuring recycled plastic beads at both sides. Closes with a brass clasp.