With Valentine's Day directly ahead of us, it seems like love really does make the world go round, and surveys indicate that nearly 55 percent of Americans expect to be celebrating it this year.
But here's the burning question: With so many traditional options to choose from, what do we pick to best express our feelings...and why do we pick it?
WBOI's Julia Meek decided to look into this romantic mystery, and the sparkle that caught her eye led directly to a discussion with Shannon Thorpe, gemologist for Will Jewelers, on the timeless allure and appeal of gemstones.
