Illustrated by Liz Riccardi By Marissa Smith We know it can be challenging to find brilliant birthday gifts for your best friend, mom, sister, and basically any girl in your life. (If you’re anything like us, you’d rather give money or giftcards so she can buy exactly what she wants.) Fortunatley, there’s the handy concept of the birthstone. We all have one, and these gems can be the answer to those gift-giving woes.