symbolic necklaces

Danai's 22k gold-accented necklace sends a message of sweetness through an orchid petal. From Thailand, this fantasy-inspired accessory boasts a palette of pink hues in its resin-coated pendant—crafted from a natural bloom to symbolize tender beauty.

Rose quartz beads form this handmade necklace by Thai artisan Tipa. Centering the strand of pink stones, a row of sterling silver flower-shaped beads are clustered with a pendant dangling beneath them. The pendant is a simple disc crafted by the Karen hill tribe, with the om symbol stamped onto it, a reminder of peace and thoughtfulness. The necklace closes with a sterling silver clasp and extender chain.

Each of these sweet petals is a symbol of happiness, even more so if bathed in a flawless hot pink hue. Danai's newest lariat necklace—crafted in Thailand—captures the grace of a chrysanthemum flower to make it the main accent of this 22k gold-plated accessory, polished for a sublime look.

Working with a natural howlite stone, Mexico's Josefina and Cecilia create a sublime addition to your jewelry collection. Decorated with a sweet flower in pink, symbolizing kindness, this necklace spreads a mystic spring vibe in every detail, including 14k gold-plated accents and sparkling crystal beads.

A drop of serene waters arrives from the Indian coast to add a touch of tenderness to your days. Bhavya Jain creates this exquisite necklace, whose pink chalcedony pendant boasts a tiny sterling silver seahorse as a symbol of intuition.

Shimmering pink and fuchsia are kissed with golden sunlight in a lovely dichroic art glass cross. A timeless symbol of the Christian faith, the pendant graces a stainless steel necklace. This design comes from Debora and Marco.

Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand, thus no two will ever be exactly identical in color and pattern.

Due to the nature of the procedure, subtle cracks may appear during the cooling process.

Inca culture serves as the basis for the design of this pair of ceramic pendant necklaces from Peruvian artisan Dina. One pendant has a pink and white background and the other a blue and white backdrop; each is filled with symbols and shapes that recall the geometric motifs found on ancient artifacts. Hand painted in various vivid hues, the pendants hang from black nylon cord and are crowned with blue and red beads.

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.