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Five blue gemstones pose on a pendant of lyrical beauty. Transforming sterling silver into art, Alok Jain showcases topaz in this modern and feminine necklace.

.925 Sterling silver

India's Neeru Goel presents a new awe-inspiring necklace. Whimsical sterling silver tendrils surround a sparkling lapis lazuli gemstone at the peak of a dramatic pendant. Below, a larger oval cabochon lapis lazuli stone is suspended from the high-polish sterling silver frame, making the gems' royal grandeur the center of attention. The pendant hangs on a sleek sterling silver chain.

Gleaming silver flowers embrace the beauty of amethyst and the sparkle of blue topaz. Buana translates traditional Indonesian styling into a contemporary necklace. The faceted topaz totals 1 carat.

.925 Sterling silver

Inspired by the colors and simplicity of nature, Sareeyakarn presents this pendant featuring a large pear-shaped gemstone of jasper dangling from small round beads of jasper and blue calcite. This lovely pendant crafted in the colors of earth and water hangs delicately on an elegantly crafted nylon cord in tan.

India's Neeru Goel presents a new awe-inspiring necklace. Whimsical sterling silver tendrils surround a sparkling lapis lazuli gemstone at the peak of a dramatic pendant. Below, a larger oval cabochon lapis lazuli stone is suspended from the high-polish sterling silver frame, making the gems' royal grandeur the center of attention. The pendant hangs on a sleek sterling silver chain.

Babun Dey from India designs this grand sterling silver and gemstone pendant in opulent royal blue. A marquise-shaped cabochon lapis lazuli at the pendant's center is topped by another lapis lazuli which is small and round. Wrapping around the larger stone is oxidized sterling silver; the metal's dark tone contrasts with and enhances the gleam of the design's curling lines, braiding, and tiny balls. An excellent accessory for someone who wishes to convey an air of sophistication, the necklace has an adjustable rolo chain and closes with a lobster claw clasp.

With an expression of dreamy repose, a serene beauty sleeps undisturbed. Indonesian artisan Komang Suastra presents this stunning pendant necklace, featuring a cameo carved from cow bone. The face is crowned with sterling silver and bedecked with 2.5 carats of sparkling blue topaz. Suastra names the necklace after the beautiful woman in a Javanese legend.

The story tells of Dayang Sumbi, a beautiful woman in West Java. She banished her son Sankuriang for disobeying her, in turn receiving the gift of eternal youth from the gods. After many years in exile, Sangkuriang returned home, long after the two had forgotten each other. Sangkuriang fell in love with Dayang Sumbi and decided to marry her, but she recognized him at the last minute. In order to prevent the marriage from taking place, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to complete two impossible tasks before sunrise--building a dam on the river Citarum, and a large boat to cross the river. However, Sangkuriang enlisted mythical creatures to aid him in his tasks, so he was nearly finished as daybreak approached. Dayang Sumbi saw that the tasks were almost completed, so she summoned her workers to spread red silk cloths east of the city, to appear as if it was dawn breaking. Sangkuriang was fooled, and kicked the dam and the unfinished boat in frustration, resulting in terrible flooding and the creation of the volcano Tangkuban Perahu.

.925 Sterling silver

Artisan Monica Vazquez of Mexico designs this original bracelet using a hand-painted Talavera-style bead crafted in Puebla. The large bead is flanked by two sterling silver beads and centers a stretchable strand of lapis lazuli beads.