Fire opal and orange sapphire share a warm, fiery palette, but in most cases they’re easy enough to tell apart at a glance. When fire opal displays its characteristic play-of-colour there’s no real room for confusion. But it’s common quiet for fire opal to not have those extra flashes of colour. That’s why in this […]
October arrives with a showstopper of natural beauty. The season tips fully into autumn, leaves catch fire in amber and rust tones, and the light takes on that particular golden quality that makes everything feel a little magical. It’s a month of transformation, of colour, of things being more than they first appear. And rather
Father’s Day jewellery tends to work best when it feels considered rather than decorative. Pieces with meaning, weight, and a sense of quiet intention. Gemstones are a brilliant way to bring that depth to a design, not just through colour and texture, but through the stories and symbolism they carry. Below are seven gemstones worth
Emerald and peridot share a colour family, but aside from that overlap, they couldn’t be more different in personality, origin, or price tag. Despite their differences peridot has often been presented as emerald. Historically this mis-identification has led to some famous, and large, collections of emerald being nothing of the sort. The Shrine of the
September carries a quiet shift in energy. The heat of summer begins to soften, the air turns a little crisper, and everything feels just slightly more grounded. It’s a month of reflection, clarity, and gentle transition into autumn. This calm, thoughtful atmosphere is beautifully reflected in sapphire, the birthstone for September, most often recognised in
Most people know that wedding anniversaries are linked to traditional materials, but did you know that many anniversaries are also associated with specific gemstones? Just like birthstones, anniversary gemstones carry symbolism. Each one reflects the stage of a marriage (or long term relationship in the modern era), whether that is the excitement of the early
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
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
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
