Category: Birthstones

August Birthstone: Peridot

12th August 2022

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

Nicole van der Wolf

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The perfect gem for a watery March

18th March 2022

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

Nicole van der Wolf

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Special Gems for December Gifts

27th November 2021

Do you have a special person with a birthday in December? They are in for a treat! If you’re looking for a meaningful birthday gift for someone in December we have some really unusual pieces lined up for you at DesignYard. As December has three birthstones – Turquoise, Zircon... Continue reading

Nicole van der Wolf

Birthstones

Winter’s ruby – or is it?

29th October 2021

It’s a blustery day out and autumn is in full swing. We’re secretly looking forward to the holiday season and hot drinks by the fireplace. On that note we wanted to highlight one of our favourite gems for the festive season: Garnets. The rich red garnets glower mysteriously in... Continue reading

Nicole van der Wolf

Aquamarines Lifting The Spirit Of March Babies

5th March 2020

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 to... Continue reading

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October’s beautiful birthstones

3rd October 2019

October birthday babes have the choice of two fascinating gems: Opals or Tourmalines. We love both of these stones as they are both all about colour! Opals are known for their spectacular “play of colour” with a flickering of rainbow colours scattered throughout the gem. Whilst tourmalines often show... Continue reading

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Lucky September

11th September 2019

Those lucky enough to be born in September have the beautiful sapphire as their birthstone and this opens a kaleidoscope of colours to choose from! Most of you will have heard of blue sapphires – like the breathtaking 12 carat blue sapphire in Kate Middleton’s spectacular engagement ring and... Continue reading

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Cleopatra’s Favourite Gemstone

27th August 2019

“We love the sun-kissed colour of August babies’ birthstone – Peridot. Similar to diamonds, this yellow-green gem is formed deep in the earth’s mantle and comes to the surface through volcanic action at different points across the globe. The earliest finds we know of were in Egypt and it... Continue reading

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