How to choose your birthstone piece
Choosing birthstone jewellery is easier than it looks. Answer three simple questions - whose stones, how many, and which style - and you'll have a piece that feels made for her. Because it will be.
01Start with the story
The best birthstone jewellery begins with people, not stones. Ask yourself who you want her to carry with her:
- Just her - her own birth month, a timeless birthday gift.
- Her and her partner - two stones, side by side.
- Her family - one stone for each child or grandchild.
- A special date - the month you met, married or welcomed a baby.
02Decide how many stones
One stone is minimal and elegant. Two stones tell a love story - it's the idea behind the toi et moi (“you and me”) ring. Three or more turn a piece into a family keepsake.
Tip
Pairings we love
Ocean blues
Sapphire & aquamarine
Timeless
Ruby & diamond-clear
Fresh greens
Emerald & peridot
Soft pastels
Pink tourmaline & amethyst
Warm & rich
Garnet & golden topaz
Icy shimmer
Blue topaz & iridescent pink
Ring, necklace or bracelet?
Ring
- Best for
- Stacking, promises and toi et moi (two-stone) designs
- Everyday
- Worn on the hand, so it's seen - and admired - all day
- Sizing
- Needs her ring size
Necklace
- Best for
- Family pieces with several stones, initials and names
- Everyday
- Sits close to the heart, easy to wear every day
- Sizing
- One size - no guessing
Bracelet
- Best for
- Friendship gifts, matching pairs and layering
- Everyday
- Relaxed and playful, lovely stacked with others
- Sizing
- Adjustable or standard sizes
03Gold tone or silver tone?
A simple rule: gold tones glow against warm undertones (if gold jewellery already suits her, stay with it), while silver tones look crisp on cool undertones. Not sure? Look at what she already wears most - and match it, so her new piece layers beautifully with the rest.
04Get the size right
For rings, it's worth a minute to check her size - our Size Guide shows you how with a ring she already owns. Buying as a surprise? Borrow one of her rings for a moment, or choose a necklace instead.
05Check the details before you order
Personalised pieces are made just for her, exactly as you choose. Before checking out, double-check each stone's month, the spelling of any name or initial, and the ring size.
Personalised birthstone rings
Choose her stones - we'll do the rest
Pick the style, add her birthstones and we'll craft it to order.
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