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Jewellery / 11.07.2022

Featured Image We’re giving you an insight into what you need to know about your birthstones and what it says about you. What is a birthstone? What is the birthstone for my month? What does my birthstone represent? Find all the information you need to know about these beautiful gems below. Let’s begin! First off, what is a birthstone? Birthstones are gemstones that represent a person’s birth month. Each month has a unique gemstone associated with it and holds a significant meaning. Birthstones and zodiac signs have similar attributes but not entirely. January - Garnet Garnet is a deep red gemstone. January’s birthstone is...

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Jewellery / 06.11.2020

When it comes to December's birthstone, many people think of zirconia or turquoise. While they're both gorgeous in their own rights, we've decided to focus on another lovely gem: blue topaz. While it doesn't have the same fame as a diamond or elegance as a pearl, this gem is one that shouldn't be underestimated. Courtesy of: Michelle Jo via Wikimedia Commons 1. A Rainbow Stone Topaz is available in just about every colour of the rainbow. However, because the blue tone is so rare, sometimes blue topaz is actually a result of heating faint or colourless topaz. This might be something to...

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Jewellery / 19.10.2020

November's birthstone is a gorgeous one - and while we do feel that way about topaz, we're actually referring to citrine. This gem is available in a variety of different yellow, brown, and orange shades that many underestimate when it comes to fashion. Citrine is actually a fantastic gemstone to have on-hand because of how well it pairs with both silver and gold jewellery. Of course, that's not the only reason why it's special. Keep reading for more information about November's birthstone, citrine. Courtesy of: Lisa Fotios from Pexels 1. Etymology Citrine gets its name from the French word, "citrin," which means...

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Jewellery / 21.09.2020

October's Birthstone has been through a roller coaster of popularity, myth, and disdain. This gorgeous gemstone is still underrated, however, all things considered, it has made a decent comeback. Keep scrolling to learn more about opal and its tedious history. 1. The Meaning Behind the Name "Opal" comes from either the Latin word "opalus" or the Sanskrit word, "upala." There's also the Greek word, "opallios," which means to see colour changes. Many Greeks believed that opals were Zeus's tears of joy. Naturally, they were seen as important and held a lot of meaning for the ancient Greeks. Courtesy of: Monique Tso via Wikimedia Commons 2....

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Jewellery / 17.07.2020

August's birthstone, peridot, is often overlooked. However, this gemstone has proven just how beautiful it is over centuries. While it's been popular among Ancient Egyptians, Catholic Priests, and Edwardian Britain, it's well-deserving of a major comeback. Read up on it and let us know if you agree or not. Courtesy of: Daderot via Wikimedia Commons 1. Etymology The word "peridot" comes from the Arabic word "faridat," which means gem. Courtesy of: Aomai via Wikimedia Commons 2. Always Green Peridot is a type of olivine, which is a magnesium iron silicate. While the green colour comes from the amount of iron in it, for whatever reason, peridot...

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Jewellery / 09.07.2020

There's no doubt that July's birthstone, the ruby, is one of the most famous gemstones in the world. It's been featured in some of the most famous pieces of jewellery and has been sold for well over two million dollars. Time and time again, people flock to the beauty of this elegant stone. Courtesy of: Pxfuel.com 1. It's All in the Name Ruby comes from the word "ruber", which is Latin for red. During the years the word has been seen as "rubi," "rubinus," and "rubeous" until finally becoming "ruby." Courtesy of: Sarah-Rose via Flickr.com 2. Colour Source As mentioned before, red corundum means the stone...

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Jewellery / 17.05.2020

June's Birthstone is one of the most unique gems on the market. First off, much like snowflakes, no two natural pearls are alike, even if they're from the same species of mollusc. Then, there's the fact that they come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. Not to mention the story of how a single pearl has 500 years of history with humans! It goes to show just how fascinating pearls are. 1. Pearls are the Only Gemstone to be Made by a Living Creature That's right! Other gemstones are found within the earth, but pearls are found inside oysters. Out...

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Jewellery / 28.03.2020

April's birthstone has been the centre of attention for eons. Diamonds have been linked to wealth, true love, and even good health. With all this in mind, it's no wonder that the world's strongest substance has such an important role in human history. However, there is still a lot of information people don't quite know about diamonds. We've compiled a list of fast facts for you to better understand April's birthstone. That's right, while we won't be sending out an email for this month, it doesn't mean we're going to skip talking about one of our favourite gemstones! 1. Etymology The word...

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