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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...

Gemstone FocusOpal: The October Birthstone

Opal: The October Birthstone

One of our favourite stones at Kernowcraft is opal, there are so many different varieties and the incredible colour play in these wonderful stones makes each one so unique. Our passion for t...

Gemstone FocusThe chakas and stones for beginners

The chakas and stones for beginners

The popularity of healing stones Healing crystals are becoming increasingly popular, with people using gemstones to balance energies and become more attuned to their body and mind. Crystals have be...