These handmade Indonesian sterling silver charms frame petite cabochons representing each month's birthstone. The intricate patterns in the silver are drawn from the ancient Indonesian weaving technique of ikat, where threads are dyed before weaving to achieve a perfect pattern on the loom. Based on a Malay word meaning "to bind," ikat was sought after by 19th century Silk Route traders and is still practiced on the islands of Bali and Kalimantan.

How to order: You may add the necklace to your shopping cart, then click the "continue shopping" button and choose your charm. Use the drop-down list to select the type of stone and the quantity, then select "add to shopping cart." After confirming the addition to your shopping cart, you may click "continue shopping" to return to this page to add more charms.

Adjustable 18"L chain.

Choose: January/Garnet, February/Amethyst, March/Blue Topaz , April/White Topaz, May/Green Quartz, June/White Pearl, July/Carnelian, August/Peridot, September/Iolite, October/Pink Tourmaline, November/Citrine, or December/Turquoise.