creative gifts

Nyoman Rena works in sterling silver to create a diaphanous dragonfly. A cabochon amethyst mingles with faceted peridot and garnet in this delightful cuff bracelet.

.925 Sterling silver

Flowing elegantly, oval gemstones of garnet, blue topaz, rainbow moonstone, citrine, and peridot decorate the hammered sterling silver bands of this cuff bracelet. Balinese artisan Ketut Sulastri creates this fascinating accessory.

Designed to mix and match, three stacking rings enclose the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaires in amethyst, garnet and peridot.

.925 Sterling silver

Artisan Sarote Lochotinunt of Thailand crafts this pretty sterling silver necklace. The heart-shaped pendant features 21 faceted peridot stones that create a happy sparkle at the end of the bright Venetian-style box chain.

Stunning peridot jewels create a magical accessory full of mystic beauty. Handcrafted by Indian artisans, Alok Jain's 22k gold-plated drop earrings feature an elegant structure polished for an enchanting look, strongly embracing the natural green gems whose round cut totals over one carat.

In a fantastic design, two crescent moons lovingly caress the full moon, carefully hand-carved from a single piece of natural bone. Balinese artisan Made Wardika creates this pendant necklace, which features handcrafted designs in sterling silver. Sparkling peridot and garnet gems accentuate the pendant, centering a length of sterling chain.

The alley cat does her best to stay in the shadows. Contending with other night creatures, the feline also prefers to be neither seen nor heard. No wonder they call them "cat burglars!" The nocturnal nature of the notorious alley prowler is captured in beautiful detail by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon, hand-carved from bone, with a cat of sterling silver sitting beside it. A pair of faceted garnet gemstones flank them, while the top and bottom are adorned with amethyst and peridot gems. The entire necklace receives a combination of oxidized and high-polish finishes for stunning visual contrast.

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.