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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….

Spring 2018 is bringing us daring jewellery trends, to entice us to play with our creative and imaginative sides. Go big or go home is the motto strewn across the catwalk, evident in the necklace layering, embellished earrings, and bold pieces. There are plenty of options on a budget or if you’re ready to splurge and add some more signature pieces to your collection. Here we discuss some trends for spring and provide some of our favourite pieces of jewellery that you can get your hands on now. Why change your wardrobe, when you can change your jewellery? Continuing the popular trend from the past couple of years, laying jewellery is going to continue to be a popular fashion statement throughout spring/summer this year. In the layering, it can be…

1. Name The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin ‘aqua marinus’, meaning ‘water of the sea’ and refers to its sparkling ocean-like colour. 2. Birthstone It is the birthstone for March, people born in March commonly wear this gem in earrings, rings or pendants. In addition to this, Aquamarine is the stone of 19th wedding anniversaries and the zodiac sign Scorpio. 3. Colour Aquamarine is well known for its distinctive blue-green colour. Its colour is attributed to small amounts of iron within the mineral. It is the amount of iron that affects the depth of the colour ranging from sea-foam green, to blue-green, to teal. 4. Mineral Aquamarine is a blue variety of the mineral beryl. Other gemstones formed from the mineral beryl include emerald, morganite and red beryl….

Over the past four thousand years, no vintage jewellery item has proven as timeless as the signet ring. And since the ancient Egyptians perhaps no item has been as iconic as the signet ring. As the Romans grew ever richer signets were increasingly made out of gold inset with gemstones. The wealth of Rome attracted the most skilled artists, who went to engrave gems with personal portraits or depictions mythological events. Julius Caesar’s signet ring depicted the goddess Venus, from who he claimed descent. The late transformation of classical civilization by the Romans, for all the changes it did bring never interrupted the use of the signet. However, what did change was the iconography on the rings. The signet rings moved away from the depictions of pagan gods and myths…

Nothing quite makes a statement quite like a standout piece of jewellery. Whether it’s a striking colour, an unusual shape or a combination of the two, there’s no better way to be bold. Whether you’ve been accessorising with statement pieces for years or you’re just feeling more daring in 2018, here are some truly unique and eye-catching items to get you started. Opal Jade Ring This striking ring is a combination of interesting shape and colour with contrasting horizontal pear and oval-shaped stones and a vibrant green jade shade that stands out a mile. Four diamonds on either side add a subtle touch of stunning sparkle to this statement piece too. Wear on its own or layer with a selection of other rings for a real sense of drama.  …

It might seem rather obvious to us why we wear jewellery today – to compliment an outfit, to signify a relationship or just to feel special, but the history behind jewellery is a very interesting and complex one. Below are some of the things you might not have known about the age-old tradition of accessorising. It dates back to prehistoric times It’s commonly thought that jewellery, as we know it today, originated with the Egyptians around 5000 years ago but even cavemen were known to use things like shells and stones to accessorise. It was often associated with class For many people, wearing jewellery was a sign of your status. Certain types of jewellery, for example, rings, were only worn by the most powerful people in society to highlight their…