Pearl the birthstone for June is an organic gem that is formed within an oyster shell. The lustre and shine of pearls have captivated people all over the World for Centuries. Every Pearl is unique in its colour, lustre, size and shape, and for that reason when strung into necklets, they are graded and matched […]
Garnet is the birthstone associated for the month of January. This gemstone is commonly recognised as having a reddish-brown colour, though other varieties can also be a pinkish red or even green colour. The popular deep, warm red variety of this gem looks luxurious set in gold jewellery and enhances its natural beauty. Ask in-store […]
Topaz is the gem birthstone for November. This gemstone occurs in a range of different colours including white, shades of pink, green and sherry, and the famously electric blue colour. It also comes in a lighter blue shade similar to aquamarine. The folklore associated with this gem claims that it can ‘dispel bad omens, heal […]
Sapphire is the gem recognised as the birthstone associated with the month of September. Often thought of as a blue coloured gemstone, Sapphires can also come in many different colours and shades including white, yellow, pink, green and orange through to the blues, ranging from pale blue to almost black. It’s a popular gem found […]
Ruby is the birthstone gem for the month of July. It is recognised as a red gemstone, that can vary in shade from a pinkish-red to a deep red. The depth and clarity of its colour can greatly influence its value, with a deep, clear red gem the most valuable. Ruby gems are historically prized […]
Emerald is the birthstone for May. A beautiful green colour, it also has a well known gemstone relative called Aquamarine. Emerald is rarely flawless, and often has inclusions which makes the gem so recognisable. A flawless Emerald therefore is a rare and valuable gem indeed. Often found in historical jewellery, Emeralds have a long history […]
Diamond is the gemstone & birthstone associated with the month of April. Often recognised as a ‘colourless gemstone’ Diamond can also occur in a range of colours, including green, blue, yellow and red. Flawless & coloured or fancy diamonds of a good carat weight are rare and very valuable . It has been a popular gem in jewellery for […]
The birthstone gem associated with the month of March is Aquamarine. The colour of this gem varies from a sea-green, (from which its name is derived) to the more familiar sky blue or dark blue. The gem can appear blue or colourless depending on the angle it’s viewed from. The gem cutters skill is to […]
Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a beautiful clear gem coloured in shades of purple, lilac or mauve,
Peridot: The Gem of August If you are looking for a unique and beautiful gift for someone born in August, you might want to consider peridot. Peridot is a green gemstone that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant color and sparkle. Peridot is also the traditional birthstone for August, as well as the […]