While such notions may leave some of us feeling cynical ... rhodolite garnets and blue sapphires for a showstopping take on birthstones. Minka’s ‘Berlin’ rings nod to the city’s defining architectural ...

May’s birthstone is emerald ... Birthstones were popularized by the jewelry industry to, you know, sell jewelry. To get specific, they were standardized by the National Association of Jewelers ...

But what about May's birthstone? Start the day smarter ... It is believed Cleopatra had an affinity for emeralds and used them in her jewelry. The famous Crown of the Andes, created to adorn ...