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October birthstone: Chalcedony necklace

It’s a druzy! Actually, seven of them. Tiny quartz crystals embedded in these greenish-blue, blush, and butterscotch chalcedony druzies give the nuggets an unusual glimmer. The stones are reminiscent of both opals (October’s traditional birthstone) and sea glass. Their weight makes the chain bend at unusual angles, creating a backdrop to showcase the collection. By Naomi Fujimoto

PRICE: $3.95

November birthstone: Citrine bracelet and earrings

Make the most of a short strand of citrine by stringing liquid gold tubes between the beads. Also include a strand of pyrite, which adds even more dimension to the citrine’s warm glow. Twist the strands for the simplest cuff ever! By Naomi Fujimoto

PRICE: $3.95

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Wear your art on your sleeve — or around your neck. As a necklace, it's an elegant, single strand, but its impact multiplies when it's wound around your wrist. Simple earrings are a perfect match however you decide to wear your creation. But why choose? This versatile piece is so quick and easy to make, you'll want at least two.

I was instantly drawn to these Lucite petals — their color, shape, and weight were just right. The key to this necklace is stringing the beads back to back and fluffing the petals before wearing, just as you'd fluff artificial flowers. In the end, you'll have a lush, lovely set that transitions from winter to spring.

For the first in this six-part design evolution series, I thought a lot about music. A simple theme is the starting foundation for a symphony — and a piece of jewelry. But where to start? For this necklace trio, I limited my colors and chose a specific style that led me to specific materials. I kept to a simple riff that I could further develop. The three finished designs are harmonious, yet each one presents very different directions for future designs. What path will I take? Stay tuned!