Golds, browns, yellows and oranges dominate nature this time of year and the same holds true for November's birthstones – topaz and citrine.

In many parts of the United States, you’ll be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t marvel at the wondrous colors of autumn.

Being in the midwest, we whole-heartedly admit to being a bit fanatic about our joy over the seasonal spectacle of fiery reds, burnt oranges and glimmering gold. And so, it makes sense that I’m equally enthusiastic about October's birthstones.

Seeing a diamond on your finger is breathtaking.

Seeing a diamond three- or four-feet-tall?

Speechless.

Now we're not talking real diamonds. (Let's be honest. If we were, none of us could afford that.)

We're talking about diamond art. Paintings on canvases, on totes and even on jewelry. Now you can deck yourself and your home out with diamonds.

Traditionally, giving to charity means reaching for your checkbook. While any form of giving makes you feel great, it's even more fantastic when you get something in the process.

Enter charity jewelry.

From specific jewelry pieces created by well-known brands to entire jewelry companies founded on the premise of social good, opportunities to purchase jewelry while benefitting a great cause are endless.

3D printing is everywhere, but it still feels a bit like science fiction.

You’ve likely heard of 3D printing or seen it used on TV (3D printed organs on Grey’s Anatomy, anyone?). Maybe you even have access to a 3D printer at school or work. But have you considered 3D printed jewelry?

Many designers and jewelers have adopted this technology and are taking jewelry design to a whole new level.