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Faceted blue topaz teardrops sparkle within a frame of sterling silver jawan granulation, a traditional Balinese technique. December´s birthstone, the pair of blue topaz gems totals seven carats. Handcrafted in Indonesia by Komang Wijayana.

Glowing with golden veins in a rich azure blue, sleek gemstones wear a silver halo. Neeru Goel surrounds ovals of rich composite turquoise in earrings with sterling rays.

.925 Sterling silver

Encased in a sterling silver halo, green jade is captivating. The ancient Maya regarded this gem known as ya'ax chich a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power which they reserved for the aristocracy. Zandra Lorena Sajbin immortalizes the stone in elegant earrings.

.925 Sterling silver

Two sets of adorable birds come together in this lovely pair of earrings by Maria Belen Nilson. She works each bird with meticulous detail and combines them with a flower decorated with a small turquoise.

Born in Argentina, Maria Belen moved to Mexico as a young woman. After living all over the country, she moved to Taxco where she worked as an apprentice under some of the town's best-known masters. She now runs her own workshop where she creates pieces that honor the traditions of her adopted homeland.