6 Stones For Alternative Engagement Rings
When you think of an engagement ring, diamond is the first stone that pops to mind but why not step away from tradition and go for something unexpected? Alternative engagement rings are now ...
Mohs Hardness Scale, Gemstone Durability & Jewellery Making
As a jeweller, it’s important to understand the hardness and durability of gemstones. This helps you determine what designs suit particular stones, how to look after them and how to pre...
Watermelon Tourmaline For Jewellery Making
Watermelon tourmaline (or bi-colour tourmaline) is a stunning multicoloured gemstone, resembling the juicy fruit we all love! This natural and unique colouring makes this gemstone a popular ...
Gemstones are our speciality here at Kernowcraft. With over 500 gemstones in stock at any one time, quality and authenticity is at the top of our agenda. We work hard to build strong, long-...
Gemstones For Your Inner Mermaid
Bring Out Your Inner Mermaid! Release your inner mermaid with these shimmering gemstones! When we think of mermaids, we think of pinks, greens and blues of the o...
The Chakras & Stones For Beginners
Learn more about chakra gemstones, their meanings and how to use them to create beautiful handmade jewellery, so you can keep these healing gems close by. The Popularity Of Healing Stones H...
Your Guide To Birthstones & Birthstone Jewellery
It couldn't be easier to create handmade jewellery using birthstones... What better way to show a loved one you care than a handmade gift featuring their birthstone. Follow our guide below t...
Your Guide To Anniversary Gemstones & Jewellery Making
Gemstones are a great way to mark a milestone during marriage. Whether you're after new jewellery design ideas to add to your collection or you're on the hunt for the most perfect handmade a...
5 Spiritual Gemstones To Help Your Mind & Body
The Magic Of Gemstone Healing... Do gemstones really have the power to affect your mind, body and emotions? Gemstone healing has been used since ancient Egyptian times, worn as jewel...
Pearl is June’s birthstone, an organic gemstone that has been adored since ancient times. The gemstone is formed within living organisms such as mussels and oysters, and they are the only ge...
April comes with warmer weather and longer days (just watch out for those April showers!) but possibly the best thing about this month is that we get to make jewellery featuring diamonds! W...
What Is A Boulder Opal & How Do We Source Them
The freeform boulder opal cabochons that we often supply here at Kernowcraft are a great example of how we pride ourselves on providing high-quality gemstones from s...