Celebrate personal moments with this timeless collection of birthstone talisman necklaces, each designed with elegance and thoughtful symbolism. Select your birthstone or any gemstone that resonates with you, as each stone is connected to different properties.
- Material: 18K Gold-plated brass. (Lead-free and nickel-free)
- Stones: Three birthstones, hand-set
- Adjustability: Adjustable rope extends up to 24 inches. Please wear the necklace before adjusting the length to avoid rope curling
- Pendant Size: 0.375 inches in diameter and about 1 inch in width
- Origin: Made in India
Available Stones by Month:
- January: Garnet
- February: Amethyst
- March: Aquamarine
- April: White Topaz
- May: Corundum Emerald
- June: Pearl
- July: Corundum Ruby
- August: Peridot
- September: Corundum Sapphire
- October: Tourmaline
- November: Citrine (colors vary)
- December: Turquoise (Stabilized)
Handcrafted Elegance: Each genuine gemstone brings its own color variation, making every piece unique. We invite you to embrace and appreciate these minor imperfections and variations, which are the true hallmarks of this craft.
design: A slim gold-toned cylindrical pendant set with three round gemstones in a row, strung on a hand-braided cord that's twisted with a fine metallic thread and color-matched to the stone.
size: Pendant is 0.375 inches in diameter and about 1 inch wide; cord is adjustable up to 24 inches via a sliding knot.
material: 18K gold-plated brass (lead-free and nickel-free), three hand-set gemstones, braided rope cord with metallic thread accent.
features: adjustable slide-knot closure with no clasp needed, three hand-set birthstones per pendant, cord color matched to the gemstone, lightweight barrel-style pendant, available in twelve birth-month stone options
care: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth and store flat or hanging away from other jewelry; keep away from water, perfume, and lotion to protect the gold plating and cord.
disclaimer: Each stone is a genuine gemstone, so color and clarity vary slightly piece to piece — a natural mark of the material, not a flaw.
The Story
This piece is made in India, where cord and thread necklaces have long been paired with metal pendants as a lighter, more affordable alternative to an all-metal chain. The sliding knot used here to adjust length is a practical, low-tech solution common to that tradition — it lets the wearer set their own fit without a clasp, and it's worth trying on before you tighten it, since the braided rope can curl if adjusted cold.
The pendant itself reflects a widespread goldsmithing technique: gemstones are bezel-set, meaning each stone sits in its own individual metal rim rather than being pronged or glued, which holds it securely while keeping the setting flush and simple. Lining up three stones in a row on a narrow bar is a compact way to give a small pendant real presence.
The birthstone concept the collection draws on — one gemstone assigned to each month of the year — is a Western convention with roots in 18th- and 19th-century jewelry trade lists, later standardized by American jewelers in the early 1900s. It isn't tied to a single culture's belief system; it's simply become a common, personal way to choose a gemstone that marks a birth month or a meaningful date.
A goldsmith casts the small brass barrel form, plates it in gold, and then bezel-sets each of the three gemstones by hand — cutting the metal rim around the stone and pressing it down snug with a burnisher, one stone at a time. Separately, cord makers braid and twist the silk-blend rope with a fine metallic thread, matching the color to the gemstone it will carry. The two pieces are joined and finished with a hand-tied sliding knot so the necklace can be adjusted without any additional hardware.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-set bezel gemstone work paired with hand-braided cord necklace construction
- Ideal For: Someone choosing a personal birthstone piece for themselves or as a birthday gift
- Wear It With: Wear it solo against a plain neckline, or layer it with a longer chain pendant for contrast
- Purpose: birthday gift, personal talisman, everyday layering piece, milestone gift
- Gemstone: Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, White Topaz, Corundum Emerald, Pearl, Corundum Ruby, Peridot, Corundum Sapphire, Tourmaline, Citrine, Turquoise (Stabilized)
- Metal: 18K gold-plated brass
The birthstone list this collection follows assigns one gemstone to each month of the year, a custom that took its modern, standardized form in the early 1900s when American jewelers agreed on a single calendar of stones. Long before that, various cultures and gem traders had their own, sometimes differing, month-to-stone pairings. Today the appeal is mostly personal rather than symbolic in any fixed sense — a way to wear a color and stone tied to your own birth month, or a loved one's.
Questions & Answers
What is the necklace made of?
The pendant is 18K gold-plated brass that is lead-free and nickel-free, set with three genuine gemstones, on a braided cord woven with a fine metallic thread.
How do I adjust the length?
The cord has a sliding knot that lets you lengthen or shorten it up to 24 inches. Put the necklace on before you adjust it, since tightening the cord while it's off can cause it to curl.
Can I pick my own birthstone?
Yes — this collection comes in twelve gemstone options, one for each birth month, so you can choose the stone that matches your own birthday or someone else's.
Will the color and clarity match the photo exactly?
Not exactly. These are genuine gemstones, so slight variation in color and clarity from piece to piece is normal and expected.
Where is this necklace made?
It's made in India, where the pendant is hand-set with gemstones and the cord is hand-braided.
