Brown gemstones are gaining in popularity and smoky quartz is an affordable choice. A smoky quartz ring goes well with autumn colors and evening wear. The birthstone of December, the tranquil azure color of a blue topaz ring can evoke thoughts of warm Caribbean seas on a cold winter day. Sapphire is the birthstone of September, and pink sapphire is a very popular gemstone in jewelry today. The bright and happy color of a pink sapphire ring is both playful and trendy.