Garnet has been known as a gift of love since the time of the ancient Greeks. A pair of garnet earrings are an excellent gift for an anniversary or January birthday. A pair of sapphire earrings set in yellow or white gold is a classic, and is always appropriate. Choose from genuine sapphire, or the more affordable lab-created gem. Ruby signifies passion and unbridled, unrestrained love, making a pair of ruby earrings a perfect Valentine's day gift.