Articles & Advice

Peridot – August Birthstone
16th Wedding Anniversary Gift Peridot, pink tourmaline and pearls. Peridot – a green variety of the Olivine mineral which is found in lava and meteorites.

Diamonds – The 4 C’s
Probably the most well known of all the gemstones is DIAMOND. Renowned for it’s hardness and durability it is an ideal material for use in engagement rings which are worn everyday.

Sapphire – September Birthstone
45th Wedding Anniversary Gift Sapphire. A member of the corundum family. The red variety is called Ruby and all other colours are Sapphire, their name

The Science Behind The Gems
Sparkly. Pretty. Glittery. Fabulous. Delicate. Exquisite. Rare. Precious. All adjectives that describe the gemstones we all see and love in a jewellers window.
BUT, there is so much more to them than outward beauty. What makes them the way they are and how can we be sure what they are?




