Rhodolite is a rare species of red garnet with a lush hue that's a perfect blend of ruby and amethyst

Ever since Charles II of Sweden introduced “the language of flowers” in 1700 — roses symbolizing passion, for example — we’ve been expressing our affections with blooming beauties. A carefully selected bouquet of flowers communicates the things that are impossible to put into words. The only downside with buying her flowers is those floral arrangements fade over time, even though your passion is as strong as the day you first met. Go one better and give her flowers that never fade with a piece from the Rhodolite Roses Collection.

Rhodolite is a rare species of red garnet that has purple or raspberry overtones and is named for the color of rose-red rhododendron flowers. Here, lush rhodolite garnet stones are framed by shimmering white topaz rounds and arranged in gleaming sterling silver settings. Priced for around what you’d spend on two dozen roses, these pieces are keepers.