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If you’re a February baby or are shopping for one, you should know that this month’s birthstone is rich in history and meaning. Here at the Vintage Jeweller, we currently have amethyst pieces that would make fantastic gifts for February birthdays or Valentine’s gifts. Although amethyst jewellery makes an excellent gift year-round. The stunning February birthstone is frequently featured in many gorgeous jewellery designs. Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a variety of Quartz that carries a spectacular purple colour that ranges from a blend of deep violet and red to a lighter lilac hue. Amethysts come in colours ranging from deep purple to the palest shades of pastel lavender and even pink. The most valuable hue is a strong reddish purple shade. Lavender hues look particularly stunning in amethyst…

For a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift, choose a piece of jewellery that matches your Valentine’s unique style. Whether you decide on a pendant, bracelet or set of earrings, you’re giving a gift that they’ll cherish forever. If you want to find the perfect gift for your honey this February 14th, we’ve got some top tips to help you find something that they are sure to love. That means understanding your partner’s tastes, shopping at a reputable location such as the Vintage Jeweller and learning what the wording means in terms of how gemstones are graded. Above all, it’s important to start researching with time to spare and to know exactly how much you want to spend. Here are our tips for buying the perfect jewellery for your Valentine: Know your…

Winter is still in full force as February approaches, but the glimmer of spring is on the horizon. Soon, February 14th will bring a celebration of love with Valentine’s Day. But where does this tradition come from and how did it become so globally popular? Valentine’s Day existed long before the card companies developed heart-shaped declarations of love. Originally a Pagan fertility festival, the first Valentine’s Day is believed to have been in 496. The name derives from St Valentine who was a priest in Rome during the third century AD. He became famous for rebelling against the rules of Emperor Claudius II, who believed that married men made bad soldiers so he banned marriage for anyone serving in his army. St Valentine arranged marriages in secret and was subsequently…