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Jewelry may be, in essence, an accessory, it's also meant to be personal—and what's more personal than your birthstone? As these things go, gemstones have made a huge comeback in the jewelry world.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This ...

Personalized jewelry is a thoughtful and timeless gift idea. From initials to birthstones, custom jewelry has been rooted in history—including the engraved signet rings that trace back to Mesopotamia ...