Prehnite, with it’s soft glow, looks dreamy and ancient. As though it should have a long trail of legends behind it. But prehnite is actually relatively new in the gemstone world. It wasn’t recorded until the 1700s, when it became the first gemstone officially named after a person. Before that, it went unrecognised, overshadowed by […]
There’s something otherworldly about labradorite. The way its colours shift and flash feels like it holds a secret just below the surface. For centuries, people have tried to explain that mysterious light. Some saw it as trapped magic. Others said it was a gift from the heavens. Today, we’ll look through time and across cultures
Rose quartz has always carried a reputation as the stone of the heart. Its gentle pink glow feels almost alive with warmth, and for centuries people have turned to it as a symbol of unconditional love and emotional healing. From stories of gods and goddesses to sacred rituals, rose quartz weaves its way through history
Zircon is the oldest gemstone on Earth, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Throughout history it’s often been mistaken for diamond, but that doesn’t mean it’s not got a rich tapestry of stories stretching across centuries and cultures. With its fiery sparkle, it’s no wonder humans have long been enchanted by this gem.
Some gemstones arrive in history with a mythological bang (think heroes, gods, and cosmic battles), while others sneak in more quietly. Alexandrite is definitely the latter. It doesn’t have an ancient Greek legend or a Babylonian curse, but it does have drama: a case of mistaken identity, imperial flair, and a sombre nickname born of
Diopside glows with the richness of a forest in sunlight, vivid, green, and quietly alive. You might expect a stone with such a colour to have left its mark on ancient legends. But diopside slipped under the radar for centuries. It wasn’t until the 1800s that it was finally recognised as a gem in its
For the ancient Egyptians, death wasn’t seen as an ending, it was simply stepping into the next chapter of existence. To make sure that journey went smoothly, tombs were carefully stocked with protective amulets, sacred texts, and symbolic treasures. Among the most meaningful of these was The Book of The Dead. The Egyptian Book of
Clear quartz has a clarity that seems almost impossible, like frozen water, captured forever. It’s no wonder that for thousands of years, people across the world have woven stories around this luminous gem. From sacred rituals to mystical tools, quartz has stood as a symbol of purity, power, and connection. Let’s take a closer look
Citrine has brightened lives for centuries, from ancient merchants tucking it into their coin pouches to medieval healers keeping negativity at bay. Its warm, honeyed glow feels like sunlight in your hand, making it a gem long loved for joy, abundance, and inner strength. Let’s explore the golden threads of folklore woven around this luminous
Opal has always stirred the imagination with its rainbow-like flashes of colour. With no two stones being the same, opal became a favourite of storytellers, poets, and jewellers. Depending on the tale, it’s been celebrated as a stone of good fortune, or mistrusted as something mysterious and dangerous. Let’s wander back through history and explore
