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 intense deep blue color of a london blue topaz ring can evoke thoughts of warm Caribbean nights. Tanzanite is the new birthstone of December and has a unique purple-blue color. A tanzanite ring is one of the newest fashion trends and is a must for any jewelry collection.