If you are choosing from several new gemstone necklaces, start with the design personality rather than trying to decide which gemstone is “best.” Choose Larimar when you want organic blue color and a nature-inspired design, multicolor Spinel for playful color, Mystic Topaz for faceted rainbow sparkle, pink Mother of Pearl for a softer warm-toned look, or a petite Blue CZ pendant when you prefer something smaller and more restrained.
That approach is especially useful in the latest Chainstones assortment because the current new arrivals cover very different aesthetics even though most belong to the same broad pendant-necklace category. The newest group ranges from a 27 × 16mm multi-stone Larimar leaf and a 22 × 25mm multicolor starfish to an elongated 33 × 13mm pink-and-blue pendant and a petite 13 × 10mm blue dancing-stone design.
Here is how to narrow the choice by the way you actually want the jewelry to look and wear.
1. Nature-Inspired: Multi-Stone Larimar Leaf
Nature-inspired jewelry sits between a traditional gemstone pendant and a recognizable motif.
The Multi-Stone Larimar Leaf Pendant Necklace uses four Larimar sections inside a leaf-shaped frame, with a flowing stem and clear accents. The setting is white-gold-plated 925 sterling silver, the pendant measures approximately 27 × 16mm, and an 18-inch chain is included.
This design works differently from a conventional single-stone pendant. The Larimar is part of the leaf composition rather than simply being placed at the center of a standard setting.
Choose the Larimar leaf if you prefer:
- Nature and botanical motifs
- Blue-and-silver combinations
- A recognizable shape without an oversized pendant
- Multiple gemstone sections rather than one center stone
- Jewelry that sits between minimalist and statement scale
Larimar also introduces natural variation. Chainstones notes that blue tone, white patterning, and markings can vary from piece to piece.
That means the exact stone pattern should not be expected to look mechanically identical across every pendant.
2. Playful and Colorful: Multi-Color Spinel Starfish
If your priority is visible color rather than one dominant gemstone hue, the current multicolor designs take the collection in a completely different direction.
The Multi-Color Spinel Starfish Pendant Necklace combines lab-created multicolor Spinel and cubic zirconia accents in a five-arm starfish design. The rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver pendant measures approximately 22 × 25mm and includes an 18-inch chain.
The key visual difference is distribution.
Instead of one large multicolor center stone, several colored elements are spread across the pendant.
That creates a brighter, more playful effect.
Choose a multicolor motif if:
- You regularly wear black, white, denim, navy, or other simple backgrounds.
- You want the necklace itself to supply several colors.
- You like ocean-inspired or recognizable motifs.
- Your jewelry collection already contains many single-color gemstones.
- You prefer something more decorative than a simple solitaire pendant.
Chainstones’ current What’s New assortment also includes a Multi-Color Spinel Ocean Wave Pendant, giving this color direction both starfish and wave interpretations.
You do not need to coordinate your outfit with every stone color. A neutral top lets the pendant carry the color story.
3. Faceted and High-Contrast: Mystic Topaz
Mystic Topaz is the strongest choice in the current new-arrival group if what catches your eye is faceted multicolor reflection rather than an opaque or softly lustrous gemstone surface.
The Oval Mystic Topaz CZ-Frame Pendant Necklace uses a faceted lab-created Mystic Topaz center with cubic zirconia accents in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver. Its pendant measures approximately 1 × 0.5 inch, weighs approximately 1.9g, and comes with an 18-inch chain.
The stone can show different combinations of green, purple, blue, pink, and gold tones depending on lighting and viewing angle.
Chainstones currently shows three Mystic Topaz directions among its newest pieces:
- CZ-frame
- Swirl
- Halo
That makes setting style the next decision after gemstone appearance.
Choose the CZ-frame style if:
You like a defined outer silhouette around the center stone.
Choose the swirl style if:
You prefer asymmetry and flowing metalwork.
Choose the halo style if:
You want additional sparkle immediately around the gemstone.
All three use the same general multicolor visual direction, but the surrounding setting changes how formal, decorative, or structured the necklace appears.
4. Soft and Warm-Toned: Pink Mother of Pearl + Blue Topaz
Not every colorful necklace needs high-contrast rainbow color.
The Pink Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace with Blue Topaz combines soft pink Mother of Pearl with blue Topaz accents and a rose-gold-plated sterling silver setting. The elongated pendant measures approximately 33 × 13mm and includes an 18-inch matching chain.
This design introduces three colors simultaneously:
Pink + blue + rose gold tone
But because the Mother of Pearl is visually softer than a brightly faceted center stone, the overall effect is different from Mystic Topaz or multicolor Spinel.
Choose this direction if:
- You normally wear warm metal tones.
- You like pink but do not want an entirely pink necklace.
- You prefer elongated pendants.
- You want contrasting blue details.
- Your wardrobe includes cream, beige, taupe, pink, burgundy, gray, or other muted colors.
Mother of Pearl can also show variation in color, sheen, and surface appearance depending on lighting and viewing angle.
That subtle variation is part of the material’s visual character and should not be confused with the sharper faceted reflections of Mystic Topaz.
5. Petite and Minimal: Blue Dancing Stone
The smallest new pendant creates a useful contrast with the more decorative pieces.
The Blue Dancing Stone Necklace uses a lab-created blue cubic zirconia center with a white CZ halo in 925 sterling silver. The pendant measures approximately 13 × 10mm and comes with an 18-inch chain. Its setting allows the center stone to move rather than remain completely fixed.
The material distinction is important:
The blue center is cubic zirconia—not sapphire. The blue color is sapphire-like, but the product specification identifies the material as lab-created Blue CZ.
At 13mm high, it is considerably more compact than the 27mm Larimar leaf or 33mm Pink Mother of Pearl pendant.
Choose a petite pendant if:
- You wear small jewelry most days.
- You want visible color without a large pendant.
- You layer necklaces.
- You want your earrings or rings to remain equally important.
- You prefer a cleaner silhouette.
This is a good example of why shopping by product photography alone can be misleading: enlarged close-ups can make a 13mm pendant and a 33mm pendant appear surprisingly similar on screen.
Actual dimensions tell the more useful story.
How to Choose Between These Five Jewelry Styles
If several designs appeal to you, reduce the decision to four questions.
How much color do you want?
One main color: Larimar or Blue CZ.
Soft two-color combination: Pink Mother of Pearl + Blue Topaz.
Multiple bright colors: Spinel or Mystic Topaz.
Do you want a gemstone or a motif to lead?
If the gemstone itself should be the focal point, Mystic Topaz or the Blue CZ pendant keeps attention concentrated toward the center.
If you enjoy recognizable forms, the Larimar leaf and Spinel starfish integrate the stones into the overall motif.
How large should the pendant look?
The verified current examples provide useful reference points:
13 × 10mm: Blue Dancing Stone
22 × 25mm: Spinel Starfish
27 × 16mm: Larimar Leaf
33 × 13mm: Pink Mother of Pearl + Blue Topaz
Dimensions do not tell you everything, but they are much more reliable than judging scale from enlarged gallery images.
Which metal tone do you actually wear?
Most of these new pieces use cool silver-tone finishes.
The Pink Mother of Pearl design moves in a warmer direction with rose-gold-plated sterling silver.
Look at your everyday watch, rings, earrings, and other necklaces. If one metal family clearly dominates, it is usually the easiest choice.
New Arrival or Most Popular: Where Should You Start?
Use New Arrivals when you want a more distinctive motif, a newer color combination, or something different from the store’s established Moonstone and Larimar best sellers.
Use Most Popular when you want to start with the designs currently highlighted by Chainstones as its established popular assortment.
The current Most Popular group begins with the Larimar, Freshwater Pearl & Blue Topaz Bracelet, Larimar Round Openwork Pendant, and several Rainbow Moonstone necklace shapes.
For example, the Larimar Round Openwork Pendant Necklace provides a more traditional round gemstone focal point than the new Larimar leaf. It uses a round Larimar cabochon inside a decorative circular sterling silver frame with an 18-inch chain.
Neither approach is inherently better.
The useful distinction is:
New Arrivals = explore new design directions.
Most Popular = compare established featured styles.
Five Practical FAQs
Which new Chainstones necklace is the smallest?
Among the verified new-arrival examples compared here, the Blue Dancing Stone pendant is the most compact at approximately 13 × 10mm.
Which style has the most visible multicolor effect?
Mystic Topaz and multicolor Spinel provide the strongest multicolor directions, but they achieve that look differently. Mystic Topaz concentrates color in a faceted center stone, while the Spinel starfish distributes several colored stones across the pendant.
Which new necklace uses a warm metal tone?
The Pink Mother of Pearl with Blue Topaz necklace uses a rose-gold-plated sterling silver setting.
Is the blue stone in the Dancing Stone necklace sapphire?
No. The current product specifications identify the center as lab-created Blue Cubic Zirconia. Its color is sapphire-like, but it should not be described as sapphire.
Which necklace should I choose if I normally wear minimalist jewelry?
Start with actual dimensions. The 13 × 10mm Blue Dancing Stone pendant is the smallest example here. If you want a natural gemstone rather than CZ, compare simpler gemstone-focused designs in the broader Chainstones Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants Collection.
Find Your Style Before You Choose the Stone
The easiest way to shop a group of new gemstone necklaces is to stop asking which gemstone is universally “best.”
Instead, decide what you want the necklace to contribute to your wardrobe.
Choose the Larimar leaf for organic blue color and botanical form.
Choose multicolor Spinel when playful color and an ocean-inspired motif should lead.
Choose Mystic Topaz for a faceted multicolor focal point.
Choose Pink Mother of Pearl with Blue Topaz for softer color and a warmer rose-gold-tone setting.
Choose the Blue Dancing Stone when you want a much smaller pendant with concentrated blue sparkle.
Then compare actual dimensions, chain length, metal finish, stone identity, and how the piece relates to jewelry you already wear.
Browse the Chainstones Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants Collection to compare the latest designs with the broader assortment of Larimar, Moonstone, pearl, Mystic Topaz, Opal, CZ, and other pendant styles. The collection currently displays 60 necklace and pendant designs.
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Explore New Necklace Styles at Chainstones
From petite blue pendants to multicolor gemstones, botanical Larimar, and warm pink-and-blue designs, the newest Chainstones necklaces offer very different ways to add color to a jewelry collection. Compare the latest pieces with the full Sterling Silver Necklaces & Pendants Collection and choose by material, scale, color, and design—not simply by the largest product image.