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Gemstone FocusWhat is Amethyst Trapiche?

What is Amethyst Trapiche?

Amethyst star, like all trapiche gems, are a type of mineral formation that have a distinctive radiating star of inclusions. Trapiche gems often have a central core with...

Gemstone Focus5 Gemstones To Honour Your Mum

5 Gemstones To Honour Your Mum

1. Moonstone SHOP MOONSTONE Moonstone is said to be the stone of protection for mothers and children. It is associated with new beginnings and used for reducing...

Gemstone FocusKernowcraft

Kernowcraft

Ammolite is a gorgeous opal-like organic gemstone that shines in an array of different colours and shades. The stone is found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky mountains in Nor...

Gemstone FocusTop Gemstones For Love & Valentine's Day

Top Gemstones For Love & Valentine's Day

Be inspired by our favourite gemstones that give us that fuzzy feeling! We're sharing with you a collection of gemstones all with different symbols of love, making these your go-to choice f...

Gemstone FocusLapis Lazuli, The Stone For Truth & Communication

Lapis Lazuli, The Stone For Truth & Communication

Lapis lazuli is one of our best selling gemstones and it's no surprise with its intense blue colouring and irresistible specks of shimmering pyrite! It makes us think of a starry night sky and ...

InspirationTop 12 Best Selling Gemstone Cabochons

Top 12 Best Selling Gemstone Cabochons

Trending Cabochons of 2022! We take a look at our most popular gemstone cabochons and share some interesting facts about them! What is a cabochon? A cabochon stone is a gemst...

Gemstone FocusDiscover Rare Cornish Turquoise

Discover Rare Cornish Turquoise

As a jewellery making supplies company based in Cornwall, UK we were absolutely over the moon to get our hands on rare Cornish Turquoise to stock for you. They really are the perfect Cornish...

Gemstone Focus5 Gemstones To Wear On Your Travels

5 Gemstones To Wear On Your Travels

Discover our top 5 gemstones to wear on your travels! Many people choose to carry small crystals with them but why not create your own gemstone jewellery that you can wear instead? Each gems...

InspirationHandmade Birthstone Jewellery Inspiration

Handmade Birthstone Jewellery Inspiration

What Are The 12 Birthstones? Every month of the year represents a stunning gemstone! So if you're after a special gift with meaning, why not make them a piece of jewellery fea...

Gemstone SettingTypes Of Settings For Free-Form Stones & Crystals

Types Of Settings For Free-Form Stones & Crystals

Your chosen stone will determine the type of setting you need to use or make for a piece of jewellery. Cabochons, faceted stones and free-form gemstones will require different settings. On th...

Gemstone SettingThe Process Of Remodelling A Gemstone Ring With 'Honey Bee Design'

The Process Of Remodelling A Gemstone Ring With 'Honey Bee Design'

When we saw Zoë stunning ruby ring over on Instagram, we had to find out more! We invited Zoë to share the design process below, from the initial customer brief, sketches, budget, design pro...

Gemstone FocusTop 10 Affordable Gemstones For Jewellery Making

Top 10 Affordable Gemstones For Jewellery Making

We all love gemstones! When first starting out in jewellery making, it can be difficult to choose the right stones for your designs and within your budget. So we've made it easy for you by sh...