Need a Thoughtful and Personalized Holiday Gift for Her? Look No Further Than This Trending Birthstone Jewelry

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All savvy shoppers know: the most memorable holiday gifts are those that cater to your recipient’s hobbies, style, long-held wishes… and even birthdays. Indeed, birthstone jewelry is one of the hottest gift categories for Christmas 2025 — all for a very simple reason. It presents as something the giftee can wear for a lifetime, symbolizing their birth month and, if they’re an “astrology girlie,” the unique strengths of their star sign.

It can be tough to lock down the exact kind of birthstone pendant necklace, ring, or earrings set that will make her over the moon (and make you the gift-giver of the year), but the brands we’re featuring in this roundup are making the process easier with their instantly covetable and top-quality offerings. Take James Allen as a shining example of that: The leading online fine jewelry retailer was founded in 2006, and, since then, it’s been in the business of simplifying engagement ring shopping as well as blessing shoppers with everyday jewelry that can be worn for occasions both formal and casual (or never taken off, period).

Those familiar with James Allen’s game might associate the brand most closely with glittering diamonds embedded in yellow gold or white gold settings. Yet, its gemstone selection — featuring the birthstones of every month — is not to be overlooked either, especially while you’re in the midst of Christmas shopping for everyone on your list.

So too can you find birthstone jewelry at the Taylor Swift–approved Catbird, the ethical diamond brand Brilliant Earth, the viral BaubleBar, and more: spanning from the minimalist (think a single pearl on a silver chain) to the vintage-inspired and statement-making. The natural birthstones we’re spotlighting here come in the form of rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, in a few cases even treating one luxury accessory to three whole stones — we see you, James Allen Radiant Reflections Citrine, Blue Topaz, Garnet, And White Topaz Earrings! — which couldn’t be a better pick for a mom of three who wishes to commemorate her motherhood with a little help from an heirloom-quality jewelry piece.

If you’re on the lookout for something to treat the December baby in your life to, look no further than our editors’ blue topaz recommendations. The gem symbolizes strength, wisdom, and emotional balance, so let the person you’re shopping for harness these effects — and feel confident all the while — by way of top picks like the James Allen 14K Yellow Swiss Blue Topaz & Tri-Diamond Birthstone Pendant Necklace, a pear-shaped beaut that also boasts three clear diamonds at the top; Brilliant Earth’s Kendall London Blue Topaz Chain Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold; or the luxe Cable Flex Bracelet from David Yurman, outfitted in sterling silver, 14-karat yellow gold, and, of course, blue topaz.

You’ll be sure to find something here for every kind of woman you’re gifting — be it your mom, wife, girlfriend, or hostess with the mostest, no matter if she is an emotionally intelligent Cancer or a passionate and slightly mysterious Scorpio. The best part? The birthstone accoutrements featured also include stocking stuffer–worthy charms. Those born in June will be happy to know about the presence of the 14K White Gold Emerald Cut Bezel Lab Grown Alexandrite Birthstone Charm at James Allen’s site; so too is this particular charm available in garnet (one of Swift’s jewels of choice!), amethyst, and other gorgeous birthstones. The Sun Birthstone Charm from Gorjana is another not-to-miss bestseller and can be customized with any one of the 12 gems. The bottom line? Birthstone charms, as an offshoot category of birthstone jewelry at large, make for a memorable present that can be layered into their wearer’s accessory equations any which way.

Considering the fact that birthstone jewelry — in conjunction with asking people for the time at which they were born — is also very much en vogue right now (take a look at the relevant TikTok hashtag‘s search volume for confirmation), the below gemstone-bedecked buys are nothing if not on-trend. Yet, they’re also treasures that can last a lifetime and be passed down from generation to generation. As for their ability to make your gift recipient smile with utter joy? It’s set in stone.

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on gift-worthy jewelry collections from popular brands.