The stunning sapphire is the birthstone for any lucky person born in September. Sapphire is a corundum, an aluminium oxide with a trigonal crystal structure and is in the same family as the ruby, but it is most widely known from … Read More

The magnificent peridot (otherwise known as Olivine) is the birthstone for August and also happens to be one of the oldest and most important known gemstones – it dates back as early as 1500 B.C. according to ancient records! Peridot forms … Read More

From the organic pearl to the rare alexandrite, the two both have unique and fascinating qualities. Although June is known for having two, but up to three birthstones.  Pearl is the most traditional June birthstone. It’s the only birthstone made from a … Read More

I love this gemstone SO much, I don’t even know where to begin! I think it is the colour that does it for me. Emerald green is by far my favourite colour. I think that is why I am so … Read More

Well, what can I say ….. If you were born in April you are very lucky to have this fiery magical gemstone as your birthstone. It is just incredibly beautiful and I LOVE working with them. The diamond is the … Read More

I love aquamarine! I have a beautiful pale aquamarine ring that I made a few years ago, that I loved so much I kept it (perks of the job eh! 😉). As a March born person, aquamarine is my birthstone. … Read More

Amethyst gemstones in various sizes. These are from Kernowcraft in Cornwall where they sell a great selection of gemstones I love an amethyst …. More for healing than wearing these days. Every time I write these blogs I find myself … Read More

The new year is welcomed in with the birth sign of the Capricorn. I myself am surrounded by Capricorns; my partner, sister, friends and most of the in laws ….. You get the picture, there are a lot of them. … Read More

At the end of last month, the studious Virgo merged into the harmonious Libra. The gemstones associated with October are the Tourmaline and Opal.  The name tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese term “turmali,” which was the name given to all coloured … Read More