[RougeFemme]

I wanted my birthstone, a sapphire, and that's what I got. Everyone in my family and circle of friends thought it was great. The only one who had an issue was my mother-in-law, who said "I know my son loves you more than that". My MIL and I had different values. . .

[transitionality]

The birthstone myth is just as made up as the De Beers diamond myths.

[akama]

If that is true, at least birthstones don't cost as much generally.