Not every birthstone is a stone I work with, and I say so where that is the case. These guides cover which stone belongs to which month, and how to pick a piece for someone else when you cannot ask them.

A sterling silver ring with a round green jade and a two-leaf sprig, resting on the cushion of an open blue Akra gift box.
How to Choose Jewelry for a Gift When You Can't Ask

What to ask, what to check, and what to do when you don't know her taste.

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