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June has three birthstones associated with it: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone, allowing those lucky to have a birthday in June to have a variety of choices of stone. Alexandrite is often described as “emerald by day, ruby by night” because it changes colour from bluish-green to purplish-red depending on the light shone upon it. Moonstone has been accredited its name from the shimmery appearance that shifts with the phases of the moon. It is composed of microscopic layers of feldspar that scatter light to cause a billowy effect of adularescence – producing a bluish sheen to a white colour. Therefore, the stone may come in a variety of colours, suitable for everyone. Although both phenomenal stones, the focus for this June is the pearl.   Amethyst and Rainbow Moonstone Ring,…

Everyone knows the most famous and desired gemstone in the world is a diamond. It’s a combination of brilliance, fire (dispersion) and lustre make a diamond unique amongst gemstones. It’s uniquely hard, transparent and, of course, shiny. It’s these characteristics that have earnt diamond the reputation as the perfect gemstone. While diamond has firmly established its place as the king of gemstones there are three other stones which are considered precious gems: ruby, sapphire and emerald, all other gem-quality stones are considered semi-precious. With the recent introduction of our ‘fine gems’ collection to our website, we thought it an appropriate time to further explore ruby, sapphire and emerald; what about them makes them precious and how to identify high-quality variations of the stones. It is a surprise to many to…

When thinking of simple, elegant jewellery, many thoughts turn to diamonds. Diamonds can be very small and delicate or sizable beauties. After all, ‘diamonds are a girl’s (or boy’s) best friend’ and are also the stone of April. Here are a few of our favourite diamond pieces, currently on offer. Canadian Ice Diamond Solitaire Ring, £475.00 and Cartier Diamond LOVE Pendant Necklace, £2,000.00 The history of birthstones date back to 1912 with only one addition, demonstrating the long-holding prominence of the myths associated with them. The legends associated with each birthstone relate to healing powers and therapeutic influences. These legends highlight that wearing a gemstone during its assigned month heightens its healing power. And April is no different.   Diamonds are the hardest gemstone, made of only one element: carbon….