August is a month of golden light, slow sunsets, and that soft shift between high summer and the first hints of change. It carries both warmth and quiet depth. This layered, glowing energy is beautifully reflected in spinel, August’s newest official birthstone. With its incredible range of colours and long, often misunderstood history, spinel offers […]
Choosing coloured gemstones for everyday wear rings requires a slightly different approach than sourcing stones for earrings, pendants or even occasional rings. Everyday rings take more knocks than almost any other type of jewellery, so durability needs to be considered from the very start of the design process. If you are creating rings intended for
Lapis lazuli, with its deep celestial blue scattered with golden flecks, has been admired for thousands of years. Often associated with royalty and ancient knowledge, it carries a rich, thoughtful energy that feels both grounding and expansive. Many are drawn to lapis lazuli for its connection to inner truth, clear communication, and a deeper understanding
Ancient Egypt was a civilisation where beauty and belief were closely intertwined. Jewellery was never just decorative. Many pieces, especially amulets, were created with purpose, offering protection, guidance, and a connection to the divine. They were worn by people across all levels of society, from pharaohs to everyday individuals. And while materials varied depending on
August is a month of golden sunlight, warm evenings, and late summer abundance. It’s soft, glowing energy produces both lively and relaxed feeling. This gentle, sunlit atmosphere is beautifully reflected in peridot, one of the official birthstone for August. Its bright, lively colour and ancient symbolism make it a perfect match for the height of
Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest and most recognisable gemstones in the world. Its deep royal blue colour, often flecked with golden pyrite, has been prized for thousands of years in jewellery, carvings, and decorative objects. Unlike many modern faceted stones, lapis offers a rich, velvety colour that feels both historic and luxurious, making
Winter is a season of stillness, reflection, and quiet beauty. Frost settles across the landscape, daylight softens, and the world takes on a cooler, more muted palette. Jewellery often follows suit, shifting towards icy tones, crisp sparkle, and stones that feel calm, clear, or gently glowing against winter fabrics. Whether you are designing a winter
If you spend any time reading gemstone descriptions, you’ll eventually come across the word cleavage. It is one of those terms that sounds a bit dramatic, but in gemology it has a very specific and very practical meaning. Cleavage is not about how a gemstone looks. It is about how it breaks, and for jewelers
Prasiolite has an airy, almost springlike presence. Its pale green colour feels fresh and uplifting, as though it should be tied to ancient stories of renewal and growth. Yet prasiolite has no true ancient myths of its own. It simply wasn’t recognised until relatively recently. Since no ancient myths speak directly of prasiolite, I’ve explored
July is a month of warmth, long sun soaked days, and bold, fiery colour. It’s perfectly represented by ruby, the official birthstone for July. Known for its rich red hues and powerful symbolism, ruby has captivated hearts for centuries. While some modern lists mention alternatives like carnelian or red spinel, ruby remains the true gemstone
