When you present your loved one with a precious gem, you are following one of the oldest and most time-honored traditions in giving. For centuries, people have associated gemstones with mystical healing and supernatural powers — qualities like protecting a loved one, wishing someone good health and fortune, or bestowing strength and vitality. That’s why giving a birthstone isn’t only for birthdays. The symbolism attached to these gems confers upon each stone a beauty and significance that makes it a uniquely personal gift no matter what the occasion.