April’s birthstone is diamond, one of the most sought-after gemstones. These billion-year-old miracles of nature have a long and rich history. Whilst for many today diamonds are irrevocably associated with love, their earliest associations arose from their physical...
Aquamarine is the blue to greenish-blue variety of beryl and is one of the most universally admired gems. Typically thought of as the greenish-blue, it’s name is derived from the shades of a tranquil sea on a summer’s day. Other varieties of beryl include...
Unique engagement rings are becoming ever more sought after as couples look to express their personality and style as well as the individual nature of their relationship with an unusual and distinctive ring. And as traditions fade about the kind of ring that should...
The perfect engagement ring will look different for everyone. It is a personal choice depending on your personality and preferences of design, gemstone, period, and budget. The good news is that there are now more options than ever when it comes to choosing your...
The beautiful pale lilac to rich purple variety of quartz known as amethyst is February’s birthstone, but it may surprise you to know that amethysts used to be considered as valuable as ruby and emeralds. Primarily mined in Siberia and Saxony (now Germany),...
As January’s birthstone, garnet provides a colourful start to the new year. Garnets are actually a large group of closely related minerals with interrelated chemical compositions leading to a large variety of colours. Indeed, it is often said you can have...
