peridot and amethyst

A symbol of the universe, the mandala is a circle enclosing a square with a deity on each side. Interpreted in sterling silver, this lacy mandala pendant hosts a faceted gemstone in each corner. Garnet, amethyst and peridot adorn a necklace from Bhavesh.

Bringing balance to the body's chakras, this pendant necklace is presented by Chintan in India. A heart pendant is crafted from high-polish sterling silver, accentuated by petite gemstones of amethyst, sapphire, blue topaz, peridot, citrine, carnelian, and garnet, each one representing a different chakra. This necklace circles the wearer with gleaming cable chain.

Representing the seven chakras, or energies of the body, faceted gemstones of carnelian, citrine, peridot, blue topaz, sapphire, and garnet accentuate a marquise amethyst. Chintan presents this Indian pendant necklace, crafted with high-polish sterling silver openwork in the shape of a lovely lotus flower.

The sparkling radiance of peridot mingles with the dazzle of blue topaz, garnet, citrine, amethyst and smoky quartz to create this shimmering pendant. The faceted gems, weighing one carat each, come together to form a colorful wheel, framed in rhodium plated sterling silver. Hema presents the necklace, which centers a sterling silver cable chain.

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.