traditional necklaces

This pretty pendant necklace features natural black tourmaline with an intriguing texture. The stone is set in brushed satin sterling silver by Peruvian designer Rosa Tomatis. The pendant centers a classic sterling silver rolo chain.

This sleek and contemporary bar necklace is presented by the talented Jantana in Thailand. Working in 24k gold vermeil with her signature brushed satin finish, she adds sparkling pink tourmaline, the gemstone of kindness and tolerance and it also represents October´s birthstone, to a pendant of elegant simplicity. The pendant is suspended on a gold vermeil rolo chain.

.925 sterling silver

Adding a modern touch to your wardrobe, a single bar is crafted of sterling silver to form the pendant of this enchanting necklace. Thailand's Jantana designs the necklace, adding petite gems of amethyst and tourmaline that sparkle in the light.

Pink tourmaline, the birthstone of October, centers this necklace, which reads "I Heart Elephant." Working in brushed silver, Jantana handcrafts the delightful design. Elephants are a symbol of Thailand, where March 13 is designated as Thai Elephant Day.

.925 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.

Celebrate your birthday by choosing one of a dozen floral birthstone pendants designed Bali's Nyoman Rena. Crafted from shining sterling silver, each of the 12 pendants features a distinct gemstone representing a different birth month. Born in August? Pick up a pair of peridot gemstones. Sapphire shines for those born in September, while ruby looks pretty for July babies. Each pendant can be easily threaded on Rena's coordinating chain necklace (sold separately).