Amethyst: The Birthstone of February Red might be one of the popular colors connected with February, but when we talk about the month’s birthstone, you will find lots of love about purple: that is Amethyst. Amethysts have been deemed for many years not just for their beauty but also for…
Rare and Colour Change Gemstones | LindsayB 's Best of Winter 2021. As a jeweller I get to see a lot of gorgeous coloured gemstones on the workbench. Nearly every colour of the rainbow is represented in some way in the different gemstones available on the market today. But there…
Gemstones Too Hot to Handle | Discover what's HOT in the world of gem jewellery Discover our current TOP gemstones flying off the jewellers bench. These gemstones are smoking HOT in the world of gem jewellery right now. 1. Amethyst This stunningly vibrant purple stone has been a jewellery favourite…
Gemstone Face Rollers Review; Do they Really Work? Thought gemstones were just for jewellery? Think again, with our beauty and wellness articles where we take a look at other uses for gemstones. This article shines the spotlight on Gemstone Face Rollers.Gemstone face rollers are far from being a modern phenomenon. They…
August Birthstone Profile August Birthstone Profile Shining the spotlight on this month's gemstone, the mighty Peridot. 'The Green One'- as we call it in the studio. There's no denying the striking bright beauty of this gemstone. As coloured gems go, the Peridot is one of the most vibrant gemstones. With…
"There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald - all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of…
BIRTHSTONES BY MONTH What are the origins of birthstones?Spoiler alert: The exact origins remain unknown. However one of the longest-held beliefs is that the tradition of birthstones originated from the Breastplate of Aaron. The plate was a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel…