November’s birthstone is the topaz! This gem is one of the hardest among all precious stones, measuring 8 on the Mohs’ scale. A diamond measures 10 for comparison! Because of that, you can show it off proudly, but it still is handled with the care it deserves. History of Topaz The name of this beautiful …
September’s birthstone is sapphire! Although the most popular variety of these gems is blue, they won’t leave anyone born during this month feel blue when they wear them. Sapphire is associated with wisdom and nobility, and is believed to allow for greater powers of focus and concentration. Like the ruby, this gemstone is comprised from …
It’s the Month of the Peridot August’s birthstone is peridot! This gem may not have the same kind of fame as a ruby or diamond jewellery, but that doesn’t make it any less brilliant. This peridot jewellery is a glamourous lime green gem is thought to be associated with prosperity and good luck, as the …
If you were born during this month, you may leave others “green” with envy – because your birthstone is an emerald. As green is the colour of spring, and May is right in the middle of that season, emeralds make an ideal gem to commemorate this month. History of Emerald Emeralds are sometimes worn as …
April’s birthstone is the diamond. Those born during this month are associated with perhaps the most sought after gemstone of all – the diamond. Perhaps because they have almost indestructible properties (diamonds are about 58 times harder than anything else in nature), they gained a reputation over generations for providing greater inner strength to those …
March’s birthstone is aquamarine! This is a month associated with the arrival of spring, which often brings rain with it. So it’s fitting that the aquamarine’s namesake is based in water and the sea. However, the stone is also about the tranquility evoked by the sea. Thanks to its commonly light blue-green colour. Because of …
Italian-based jewellery designer Stefano Virginio has been making jewellery for over three decades, creating some of the finest classically-styled gold jewellery in the industry. TSC was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with him on how he began his adventure in jewellery design, what inspires him and how the industry has evolved. When did …
This quartz stone is a soothing purple, emanating both warmth and stability. This is helpful during the sometimes-trying winter month of February when a bit of colour is needed to break through the winter grey. The stone is often also associated with courage and peace. History of Amethyst The early beliefs about the amethyst is …
With a mission to bring you the finest sterling silver in the world, Silver Gallery travels the globe to unearth the very best nature has to offer. Among the travellers is jewellery aficionado and trained art historian, Andrew Stone. Andrew has roamed for over four decades seeking out ancient cultures and the most renowned silversmiths …
For those born in the first month of the year, a garnet is the stone that represents them best according to tradition. The stones can vary in colour, although the word “garnet” itself means dark red (red is the most common variation) and has origins in the Middle Ages. This stone is one of the …
