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Best Birthstone Jewelry
The Verdict
Monica Vinader leads our birthstone jewelry rankings with a category score of 90/100, excelling in genuine gemstone quality and engraving options. Mejuri and Kendra Scott follow with strong offerings at different price points.
Monica Vinader
A-Best gemstone quality and free engraving on birthstone pieces
Mint & Lily
ABest-value birthstone bar necklace with genuine stones and personalization under $50
Mejuri
A-Solid gold settings with genuine birthstones at accessible fine jewelry prices
Kendra Scott
FWidest stone variety with 100+ retail locations for in-person selection
Gorjana
BTrend-forward birthstone designs with layerable options
Pandora
CCollectible birthstone charms that integrate with the Moments ecosystem
Quince
B+Quality birthstone pieces at accessible fine jewelry pricing
Swarovski
CCrystal birthstone jewelry with signature sparkle and gifting appeal
Brilliant Earth
B+Lab-grown and natural birthstones with ethical sourcing
Tiffany & Co.
ALuxury birthstone jewelry with heritage craftsmanship and blue-box gifting
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Monica Vinader | Mejuri | Kendra Scott | Gorjana | Pandora | Quince | Swarovski | Brilliant Earth | Mint & Lily | Tiffany & Co. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Range | $95–$250 | $68–$198 | $55–$120 | $48–$85 | $45–$95 | $58–$148 | $79–$395 | $98–$450 | $39–$55 | $275–$2,000+ |
| Stone Type | Genuine gemstones | Genuine birthstones | Genuine natural stones | Genuine + synthetic mix | Crystals + synthetic | Genuine birthstones | Crystal, select genuine | Lab-grown + natural | Genuine birthstones | Genuine precious stones |
| Materials | 18K Gold Vermeil, Sterling Silver | Solid 14K Gold, Sterling Silver | 14K Gold Plated, Rhodium | 18K Gold Plated | Sterling Silver, Pandora Rose | 14K Gold Plated, Sterling Silver | Crystal, Rhodium Plated | Recycled Gold, Sterling Silver | Sterling Silver, 18K Gold Plated | Sterling Silver, 18K Gold |
| Customization | Free engraving, stone choice | Stone choice, metal choice | Color Bar stone selection | Stone choice | Charm selection | Stone choice, metal | Stone color, style | Stone choice, setting | Up to 5 birthstones, engraving | Stone selection, engraving |
| Return Policy | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 365-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns | 30-day returns |
Key Data Points
Monica Vinader ranks #1 for birthstone jewelry with a category score of 90/100, based on the highest gemstone quality ratings (97% positive) in our database.
Among birthstone jewelry brands, genuine gemstone options from Monica Vinader and Mejuri score an average 12 points higher in Quality than brands using synthetic alternatives.
Kendra Scott's Color Bar offers the widest in-person birthstone selection experience, with 100+ retail locations where customers can choose from 50+ stone varieties.
Our birthstone jewelry rankings emphasize gemstone quality, setting craftsmanship, and the overall value proposition at each price tier. Brands using genuine gemstones generally score higher in Quality, while the Value pillar ensures affordable options with synthetic stones are evaluated fairly within their tier.
Monica Vinader’s #1 ranking reflects a combination of genuine gemstone quality, premium craftsmanship, and the added value of free engraving on birthstone pieces — a combination no other brand in the category matches.