Category: Birthstones

As the fog of winter lifts, our thoughts are starting to turn to the azure blues of the summer skies and sunny beaches. Maybe that is why the gorgeous blue aquamarine is the March birthstone. Legend says Neptune – the King of the Sea – gave aquamarine as gifts... Continue reading

Once reserved for royalty and clergy, Amethyst jewellery continues to carry a connotation of luxury and nobility to this day. In particular, rich deep purple Amethyst has associations of wealth, status, and prestige. That said, it is among the more accessible and down-to-earth gems. Amethyst is readily available around... Continue reading

If you were born in January you are lucky to have the gorgeous garnet as your birthstone. You may be familiar with the beautiful red garnets, but did you know they also come in a wide range of other colours like orange, yellow, purple and bright green? There are... Continue reading

We love the sun-kissed colour of the August birthstone: Peridot. The earliest finds we know of were in Egypt and it is rumoured to have been Cleopatra’s favourite gem. One look at this cheerful green gem and you’ll see why. The bright green gem is also known as “evening... Continue reading

With water coming at us from every direction this March, we’re reminded of one of our favourite gems: Aquamarine (that’s seawater in Latin). It is prized for its fresh, watery-blue colour, ranging from a pastel greenish-blue to the famed bright blue Santa Maria aquamarines from Brazil. Aquamarine frequently grows... Continue reading