Searching for the perfect pressie for the special gal in your life? You’re in luck because our birthstone gift guide is *exactly* what you need. We’ve dug up the most glam rocks to stylise your bestie, seester, and favourite cousins. We promise she’ll cherish these sparkly surprises forevs.
January
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The first gemstone of our oh-so-fabulous birthstone gift guide is garnet. These dark red gems represent love, passion, faith, and friendship. Whether your bestie is foraging a new path literally or figuratively, garnet is known to usher in clarity and maintain forward movement in times of darkness.
We’re totes obsessed with Dower and Hall’s Luna Pearl Garnet Drop Bracelet (Dhs623, farfetch.com). It’s versatile, oozes style, and is guaranteed to receive endless compliments. You’ll love it so much that you might just want to buy one for yourself too.
February
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The gorgeous purple hue of amethyst is regal in nature, so it’s no surprise this violet stone represents royalty, peace, stability, and courage. This confidence-inducing stone provides its wearer with a healthy dose of strength and self-advocacy in her everyday life.
It wouldn’t be right to not include the much loved UAE jewellery brand, Bil Arabi, in our birthstone gift guide. Their Tantanah Letter Band Ring with Amethyst (Dhs3500, bloomingdales.ae) is fit for a queen with its Arabic lettered band and translucent lavender-hued stone.
March
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Carefree, pure, and youthful are the vibes that March’s gem, aquamarine, sends out into the world. This crystal promotes health and wellness to your divine feminine. It’s even been said that if feeling ill, simply put your aquamarine jewellery into a glass of water, set an intention for improved well-being, and guzzle your glass of H2O afterward.
Dress up or down with this stunningly versatile Al Noor Lace Signature Aquamarine Pendant (Dhs13500, miskjewellery.com). A forever keepsake, this necklace represents eternal youth. We love its intricate design that gives us major Arabesque vibes.
April
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and why shouldn’t they be? These sparkly stones catch everyone’s eye. Representing commitment, timeless love, and rock-hard strength, the energies of the diamond bestow a stable and secure frequency to all who come in contact with it on their life’s journey.
Featuring brown, black, and white diamonds, the La Marquise Flex Twin Butterfly Diamond Bangle (Dhs6500, lamarquisejewellery.com) is the ideal gift for the girl who was born to stand out. Brown diamonds have a garden goddess vibe to them, and black diamonds are known to impart justice and instill courage. You can’t go wrong with this gorgeous piece.
May
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May birthdays have lucky emerald as their gem. Symbolising rebirth, hope, and fertility, emerald represents the wisdom of patience to allow people and situations to blossom in their own time. It’s said that those who adorn their bodies with emeralds become more expressive and articulate with their words.
We love anything pear-shaped so when our eyes gazed at this dreamy Pear Emerald Bracelet (Dhs23725, bystonejewellery.com) we knew it was a must-have for our birthstone gift guide. The gorgeous green hues of these emeralds can’t help but bring good fortune to your gal pal.
June
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If diamonds are forever, then pearls are a necessity to keep you eternally balanced. Karmically, that is. This birthstone’s calming presence allows its wearer to weather any storm with ease and grace. Representing purity, it doesn’t allow for jaded feelings regardless of the outcome of any situation. Instead, sentiments of harmony, protection, and faith are infused in the aura of those who it beautifies.
Set in diamonds, this Pearl Drop Ring (Dhs1910, hibajaber.com) is designed by a Dubai-based brand contemporary jewellery brand, Hiba Jaber. Customise your ring with your sis’s initial and you’ll always have a special place in her heart.
July
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Rubies are bright red and symbolise intense feelings of love and passion. They also protect against evil and misfortune. The ruby is known to attract long-lasting relationships, including friendship, and represents love, strength, and wealth.
There’s no doubt that this Ruby Heart Pinky Ring (Dhs15200, jewelrybytoi.com) is a statement piece. It’s unique, interesting, and bound to get endless compliments. That’s why we had no choice but to include it in our birthstone gift guide. You can thank us later after your lil cousin gushes with excitement.
August
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You may think that lime green peridot is the only stone for August birthdays, but did you know that spinel is too? Rarer than rubies, this orange-red stone asks its wearer to set aside her ego and let her beautiful and authentic self lead the way in her life path. Spinel is associated with the root chakra, grounding energies, and longevity.
A gift of The Peace Ring (Dhs3600, kalthamspavilion.com) is as precious as spinel itself. We love its unusual and eloquent design that not only stands out in your gal’s jewellery box but in our birthstone gift guide as well. Enhanced with a diamond, it’s the perfect token for your summer gal.
September
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You’ll never worry about attracting the evil eye, as sapphires are known to shield against all malevolent energy. This powerful stone aids in patching up disagreements between friends manifests an abundance of blessings and protects its wearer from harm.
How can you not be happy when looking at this rainbow Iridiana Earrings (price available upon request, kandcojewels.com)? We’re feeling the peaceful and prosperous vibes just staring at them in our birthstone gift guide. So will your bestie, after you gift them to her.
October
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Protect your eyes (as in, both the vision and the evil variety) with the power of opal. This pearlescent stone containing reflects many colours and is thought to be connected to not only our emotions but also a driving force in creativity.
This cute lil’ Inlay Scarab Huggie (Dhs3050, pamelalove.com) is the perf gift for your October gal. Be sure to tell her too that scarabs represent renewal and rebirth and are literally ideal for her as she’s heading into the next year of her life. We can’t think of a better pressie for our birthstone gift guide.
November
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Citrine is a happy, yellow stone that symbolises abundance in all forms. Wealth, positivity, opportunities, and good fortune manifest in the lives of those who wear them. It’s also a gem that is useful to have before starting a new venture, whether it’s a new job, a year at school, or even a TikTok account. It helps clear the mind, calm the nerves, and align your mind, body, and soul to achieve success.
This Lizzie Fortunato Moonlight Necklace (Dhs1469, revolve.com) is a breath of fresh air in comparison to typical citrine jewellery and that’s exactly why we included it in our birthstone gift guide. We love its beachy aesthetic and can picture your bestie wearing it on a casual day at The Dubai Mall or at her next nighttime brunch.
December
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Last but certainly not least, we have tanzanite. This striking indigo gemstone glitters like a diamond and represents truth, balance, and stability. It’s also said to calm the body and detoxify it of any maladies, both physical and energetic. Tanzanite stimulates intuition and allows its wearer to see situations from a larger and deeper perspective.
We can’t think of a better way to close out our birthstone gift guide than with this stunning Monumenta Tanzanite Ring (Dhs18285, louizajewellery,com). As precious as tanzanite itself, this ring will release your loved one’s stress and help her connect to the ethereal.