Many cultures find spiritual overtones in amethysts. Often viewed as a stone of peace, some believe amethyst’s calming presence produces soothing dreams by bringing the dreamer more in tune with the Divine.
Everybody is normally aware what their star sign is but do you know your Star Stone? Here is a comprehensive list of stones that correspond with your Star Sign.
In the last few years sterling silver has surpassed gold in its popularity as a metal base for jewellery use due to a combination of price, value, versatility and appearance. From early history, silver has gone by many different names. The name silver is originally name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, 'siolfur'.
Vermeil jewellery is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value. Many tend to confuse vermeil with gold plating, and even though they do share a few aspects, there is a big difference in quality, durability, and desirability.But what exactly is gold vermeil, Let's learn more about this premium gold finish.
I don’t think there is a more difficult gem to purchase than a pearl, freshwater or saltwater, the vast range of names, styles, colours & types of pearls can give even the most knowledgeable person a headache. In my latest blog post I hope to cover some of the basics when buying Pearls, things to watch out for & general pearl information.
What do you think when you hear about or see a Cubic Zirconia jewellery item? Thoughts tend to range from cheap, poor quality or costume jewellery. Everyone know it’s various names, CZ, Zirconia, Diamonique etc. What I never see discussed anywhere is the various grades of stones that are available or how to tell top of the range gems from poor quality ones.
The joy of working with jewellery is that there is so much to learn and so much to really get passionate about. I have to admit though that it's the random facts, myths and old wives tails that tend to fascinate me the most. So with that in mind, in our latest blog entry I have put together some interesting snippets and random facts I have picked up over the years.
Throughout history, people have attributed healing, magical, spiritual, or protective properties to gemstones. Amethysts, for example, open psychic abilities while garnets are thought to bring prosperity and luck. Birthstones, gemstones that correspond to the birth date of the wearer, have historically been thought to bring good luck, as well as to have healing or mystical energies.
