Gemstone Education

Unveiling the Beauty & Meaning behind every Gem.
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Morganite


Morganite is a soft peachy-pink colour and is revered for its beautiful clarity. From the same gemstone family as Emerald, it is durable and makes a stunning centre stone for a gemstone ring. With its pink hue, Morganite is believed to symbolise love, compassion, and joy.

Tanzanite


Found only at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzanite varies from blue, to violet, or purple in colour. Its high vibrational energy invites protection and safety and allows for deep profound meditation. It also inspires compassion, love and happiness.

Birthstones

January Birthstone

Garnet


Believed to protect the wearer, this vibrant gemstone has a rich red colour. It signifies health, vitality, and passion. Used to mark the second anniversary of marriage, it is a symbol of trust and eternal friendship.

February Birthstone

Amethyst


Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz. It ranges from pale lavender to deep violet and is said to symbolise wisdom, stability, and strength. It also encourages a clear head and quick wit.

March Birthstone

Aquamarine


This gorgeous pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. It's named after the mineral aquamarine, a gemstone mainly found in granite rocks. Aquamarine evokes feelings of calmness and level headedness.

April Birthstone

Diamonds


Renowned for their beauty, sparkling fire, durability, and rarity – Diamonds are the most-prized of all gemstones. They are said to clear emotional and mental pain, reduce fear and bring about new beginnings.

May Birthstone

Emerald


Emerald is a brilliant deep green coloured, highly precious gemstone of the Beryl mineral family. One of the most reputed gemstones in Vedic astrology; it is worn for gaining foresight and good fortune.

June Birthstone

Pearl


Lustre is what gives a natural or cultured Pearl its unique beauty. Often sought in white or cream, they come in a range of beautiful shades. Pearls symbolise wisdom, perseverance, and integrity.

July Birthstone

Ruby


Rubies are vibrant red gemstones synonymous with vitality, passion, and seeking your heart's desire. Throughout history, they have been worn to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.

August Birthstone

Peridot


Created from the fiery pits of volcanoes, Peridot is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature and is considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet. Cherished for its healing powers, it promotes prosperity, fearlessness, and beauty

September Birthstone

Sapphires


Known for its striking deep, ocean blue hue, this gemstone is also available in a number other colour varieties. Symbolising wisdom, serenity and focus, Sapphires have had an incredible history, drawing fame from royalty to playing a part in ancient legends.

October Birthstone

Opal


Opals are renowned for their radiant patterns of colour and the way in which they reflect light into a kaleidoscope of colour is truly unique. Symbolising hope, happiness and love, they also bring feelings of comfort.

November Birthstone

Citrine


The golden Citrine gemstone represents energy and abundance and is thought to brighten darkness and attract wealth.

December Birthstone

Topaz


Topaz forms in various tones and saturations of yellow, gold, orange, red, blue, green, purple and brown, as well as colourless. Blue Topaz is a vivid sky-blue gemstone that symbolises spiritual connections and it brings solid, lasting energy, joy, generosity and abundance.

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Bright, beautiful and crafted to shine. For centuries, Silver has been a symbol of wealth, luxury and effortless style. It’s the ultimate precious metal to embrace the latest trends or enjoy timeless elegance that can last a lifetime.

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