All About Gems

Tales of Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli

Tales of Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli

Both of these ancient and historical stones have many stories to tell.    Both Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli are opaque gems which have been used in jewels and ornaments for...

Tales of Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli

Both of these ancient and historical stones have many stories to tell.    Both Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli are opaque gems which have been used in jewels and ornaments for...

Purple Reign

Purple Reign

How Amethyst evolved from an elitist status symbol to one of the world’s most popular coloured gems.     Sapphire and Tanzanite may both occur in Purple, but there is...

Purple Reign

How Amethyst evolved from an elitist status symbol to one of the world’s most popular coloured gems.     Sapphire and Tanzanite may both occur in Purple, but there is...

True Blue Topaz

True Blue Topaz

This versatile and accessible gem comes in nearly every shade, including the most popular hue of all, Blue.     Which Colours are Topaz Available in? Topaz is a great...

True Blue Topaz

This versatile and accessible gem comes in nearly every shade, including the most popular hue of all, Blue.     Which Colours are Topaz Available in? Topaz is a great...

Oh, So Retro!

Oh, So Retro!

Mid-century jewellery will forever be loved for paving the way towards a new type of glamour.      What is Retro Jewellery? After the heyday of ultra-glamourous Art Deco jewels,...

Oh, So Retro!

Mid-century jewellery will forever be loved for paving the way towards a new type of glamour.      What is Retro Jewellery? After the heyday of ultra-glamourous Art Deco jewels,...

The Grandeur of Garnets

The Grandeur of Garnets

    Red Garnets grace museums around the world as priceless artifacts, they’ve been buried with Egyptian pharaohs, carved in the signet rings of ancient Rome, and decorated the nobility...

The Grandeur of Garnets

    Red Garnets grace museums around the world as priceless artifacts, they’ve been buried with Egyptian pharaohs, carved in the signet rings of ancient Rome, and decorated the nobility...

Catch a Shooting Star

Catch a Shooting Star

The gem phenomena of asterism doesn’t come along everyday—here’s everything you need to know about rare and precious Star Sapphires.      Phenomenal gems are those that feature very special...

Catch a Shooting Star

The gem phenomena of asterism doesn’t come along everyday—here’s everything you need to know about rare and precious Star Sapphires.      Phenomenal gems are those that feature very special...