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Gemstone FocusWhat Are Drusy Gemstones?

What Are Drusy Gemstones?

Drusys are a beautiful gemstone, best known for their incredible sparkle! Making these amazing gemstones to use in jewellery making - but what are they? ...

Gemstone FocusRuby: The July Birthstone

Ruby: The July Birthstone

Ruby is the beautiful birthstone of July. Ruby is what is known as a precious stone and has been very highly valued throughout history, known as the king of precious stones! As the hardest m...

Gemstone FocusEmerald: The May Birthstone

Emerald: The May Birthstone

Emerald is the beautiful birthstone of May. It is a well known, popular and classic gemstone that has been used in jewellery making for centuries. Emerald is said to be the stone of infinite...

Gemstone FocusAbout 100% Untreated, Natural Turquoise

About 100% Untreated, Natural Turquoise

About Turquoise For Jewellery Making Less than 3% of the turquoise available on the market today is totally natural. Due to the decrease of natural turqu...

Gemstone FocusAquamarine: The March Birthstone

Aquamarine: The March Birthstone

Aquamarine is March's birthstone, this gemstone is simply stunning and is really popular in modern jewellery designs due to its pretty aqua blue colour. Named from the Latin for seawater, it...

Gemstone FocusAmethyst: The February Birthstone

Amethyst: The February Birthstone

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, it is a gorgeous stone that is available in an array of purple tones. Amethyst is one of the most common crystals but is the most highly valued in th...

Gemstone FocusRose Quartz, The Love Stone

Rose Quartz, The Love Stone

Rose Quartz Also referred to as love stone, heart stone, pink quartz or bohemian ruby This stone has been one of our most popular stones over the years and it is certainly very beautiful but...

Gemstone FocusTurquoise: The December Birthstone

Turquoise: The December Birthstone

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is one of the first ever gemstones to be mined and has long been prized for its intense and desirable colour. Turquoise is a widely available...

Gemstone FocusTopaz: The November Birthstone

Topaz: The November Birthstone

Topaz is a stone with gorgeous clarity, it is a strong stone and comes in a rainbow of colours, which makes it ideal for jewellery making. Because of its rarity, topaz is an expensive gem. T...

Gemstone FocusSapphire: The September Birthstone

Sapphire: The September Birthstone

As a precious gemstone, sapphire has some amazing properties and a rich history. It is also the birthstone of September - a month of change where summer meets autumn and the wooly jumpers co...

Gemstone FocusPeridot: The August Birthstone

Peridot: The August Birthstone

Peridot is the vibrant birthstone of August. A unique stone with a striking colour and such interesting properties. In this blog post, we delve into the history, formation and properties of ...

Gemstone FocusGarnet: The January Birthstone

Garnet: The January Birthstone

Garnet is the beautiful birthstone of January and is a stone that has been used and adored throughout history. On this page, find out more about this juicy gem and learn why it's a brilliant...