november necklaces

Crafted from sterling silver in a combination of finishes, elegant tendrils culminate in teardrop and round gemstones of blue topaz, totaling over three carats. Balinese artisan Nyoman Rena designs this modern pendant necklace.

Shanker presents this pretty pendant necklace, which is hand-crafted by Indian artisans. The sterling silver pendant is set with over two carats of faceted golden citrine, the birthstone of November. It centers a sterling silver cable chain.

THe imagination of Bali's Nyoman Rena takes wing in this pendant necklace, which features a delicate rolo chain. "Wings" of sterling silver are intricately detailed with traditional swirls and jawan, or silver granules. Five stems spring from the center of the pendant, each with a faceted blue topaz at the end--two pear, and three round.

Nestled asymmetrically on top of silver mesh, the blue topaz gemstone on Anant's pendant necklace sparkles. Indian artisans use sterling silver to hand craft the openwork pendant, carefully constructing a shimmering labyrinth around the faceted gemstone.

Hanging from a high-polish sterling silver snake chain, this remarkable pendant by Thailand's Abhishek Singla is beautiful in its simplicity. A cabochon of reconstituted turquoise, prized by the ancient Egyptians for use in jewelry and ceremonial objects, is set within a round bezel, accented by faceted round and pear-shaped blue topaz gemstones below.

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.