Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone ...

The necklace featured more than 64 carats of crystal opals.

The royal family have heirlooms that have been in the blood line for years. Read on for all of our favourite jewels.

Gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, can be sold for cash, much the same as diamonds and other jewelry.