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The Timeless Beauty of December's Blue Topaz Birthstone Jewellery image

The Timeless Beauty of December's Blue Topaz Birthstone Jewellery

There is a magnificent blue topaz for every shade of a clear blue sky. This transparent, brilliantly blue stone has been a symbol of love and fidelity for millennia. Perhaps that is why it was chosen as the birthstone for December, a season filled to overflowing with love.

Published on 05.12.2019
A Touch of Royalty: Why Rubies Are The Nobilities’ Best Friend image

A Touch of Royalty: Why Rubies Are The Nobilities’ Best Friend

Rubies have been assigned magical powers for thousands of years--from ancient Burma, where warriors wore rubies to guard them in battle, to The Wizard Of Oz's Dorothy and her magical Ruby Slippers--something about these gems has stoked myths and legends for millennia. What is it about the ruby that makes it so special, even today?

Published on 02.07.2019
Add a Flair of Dazzle with Opal Jewellery for a Vibrant October image

Add a Flair of Dazzle with Opal Jewellery for a Vibrant October

A beautiful play of rich gold and brilliant auburn colours swirls in the Autumn breeze. Such alluring hues have beguiled many people since time immemorial. Truly, an opal is the perfect gem to complement the season’s mystique charm.

Published on 05.10.2018
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