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Amethyst

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:30:16 +0000

Amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, and comes in shades of purple, lilac or mauve. A beautiful clear gem which was also popular in Victorian times. As the gem is tilted and rotated it will show a bluish or reddish purple tinge when viewed.

It also has its own folklore, as is said to ‘guard against drunkeness and instil a sober and serious mind’. A popular gemstone found set in modestly priced silver jewellery to more elaborate 18ct gold pieces, making it a suitable gift for all pockets. Check instore for more.

January birthstone

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:00:30 +0000

Garnet

Garnet is the birthstone for January. Most commonly recognised as a reddish-brown stone, suprisingly it can also be a pinkish red and even green. The rich colour of garnet looks luxurious set in gold, and looks wonderful as a necklet or earrings in a setting which brings out it colour.

Legend even has it that Noah suspended garnet in the Ark in order to disperse light. Garnet is also said to ‘cure melancholy and warm the heart’.

Ask instore for our range of garnet jewellery.

Topaz-the November birthstone

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:25:47 +0000

topaz

Topaz is the birthstone for November, and when set in gold and worn around the neck, is reputed to ‘dispel bad omens, heal poor vision, and calm anger’. Topaz occurs in a range of different colours including pink, blue, green and sherry colours. The blue variety of Topaz is the famously electric blue colour, but it also comes in a lighter blue shade similar to aquamarine. Set in silver and gold, we stock a range of pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets set with this bright gemstone.

Opal-the October birthstone

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:30:59 +0000

opal

Opal is the birthstone associated with the month of October. This beautiful iridesecent gem often has flashes of colours which play and catch the light as it’s viewed by the wearer. Opals can come in various colours, with white opal the most common. Other rarer opals include black opal and fire opal.

We have jewellery set with opals in store, including earrings and necklets. Have a browse to decide which piece would make the ideal gift.

Sapphire-september birthstone

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:30:24 +0000

Sapphire

Sapphire is the birthstone for September. Often thought of as a blue gemstone, it can come in various colours ranging from white, yellow, pink, green and orange through to the blues, ranging from pale blue to almost black.

Folklore suggests that ‘sapphire symbolizes the tranquility of the heavens, bestowing peace and amiability upon the wearer, and suppressing wicked and impure thoughts’.

A popular gem found in gold and silver jewellery.