December brings short days, frosty mornings, and skies that shift from pale grey to deep winter blue. Its birthstone reflects that sky perfectly. Turquoise has been treasured for thousands of years, and its calm, sky-like colour makes it one of the most instantly recognisable gemstones in the world. While zircon and tanzanite also sit on […]
If you sell gemstone jewellery, you’ll get this question sooner or later. A customer picks up a sapphire ring and asks, “is this a real sapphire or fake?”. It’s a fair question, but one that stems from a misunderstanding of what a lab grown gem actually is. It’s also one that trips a lot of
Sky Blue Topaz and Aquamarine are both soft blue gemstones that are often mistaken for one another. Both share a cool, calming blue that evokes clear skies and tranquil water. At first glance, they can look almost identical, especially once set in jewellery. But they are quite different in composition, rarity, and value. Let’s take
Amazonite has a colour that stops people in their tracks. That cool, blue-green hue, often with faint white streaking running through it, gives the stone a calm, almost oceanic quality that’s hard to look away from. It’s a favourite for anyone drawn to soft, soothing colour in their jewellery. Basic Identification Information Name and SynonymsAmazoniteSometimes
Blue is one of the most reached for colours in jewellery, and it’s easy to see why. It stretches from the palest, spring skies of aquamarine to the deep, commanding indigo of a fine sapphire, and every shade in between carries its own emotional weight. Whether you’re designing a piece, choosing a stone for yourself,
Ever looked at a gemstone and wondered what all the different bits are actually called? You’re not alone. Most people can tell the top from the bottom, but that’s about it. But lapidarists (gem cutters), gemologists, and increasingly jewellery shoppers, use a proper set of terms for every part of a cut stone, and once
November is one of the coziest months on the calendar, all crisp air, golden light, and the last warmth before winter properly settles in. And its birthstone suits it perfectly. Yellow topaz has held the spot as November’s birthstone for far longer than its companion gem citrine, and it earns its place many times over.
Turquoise has a distinctive blue-green colour, ranging from the palest sky to a deep robin’s egg blue, that has captured the imagination of cultures across the world for thousands of years. From the tombs of pharaohs to the ceremonial objects of Native American peoples, turquoise has been treated not merely as a decorative stone but
Have you ever been drawn to a gemstone and not quite known why? Maybe it was the sunny warmth of a golden citrine, or the quiet calm of an aquamarine. Chances are, colour psychology had something to do with it. This is the first post in a new series exploring how colour affects our emotions,
Gemstones have captivated humans for centuries, not just for their natural beauty, but for the mystical powers they are believed to hold. Among the most revered in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions is the Navaratna, or “Nine Gems.” This sacred collection is deeply rooted in Vedic astrology, with each stone linked to a celestial force
