November 2016
Birthstones
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a birthstone, usually in the form of a jewellery piece. Why every month was assigned a specific stone is still unclear but it was believed that people started to wear a different gem stones each month as a sort of talisman, believing each stone held certain powers and gradually specific gemstones became attached to specific months. In 1912 a birthstone list was created for commercial use and it is now [...]
Birthstone for February – Amethyst
The birthstone for February is the Amethyst. Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and is a popular gemstone available in different shapes and sizes, making it more affordable. Amethyst complements both warm and cool colours and therefore can be used with white, yellow and platinum jewellery. The name “Amethyst” comes from the from the Greeks and means “not drunken or sober”. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed Amethyst would ward of the intoxicating powers of alcohol [...]
Caring for jewellery
It is so important to keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the day you received it and all it takes is a little care and attention. Generally the gentlest way of cleaning is to use a mild soap(no detergent), warm water and a very soft brush and drying with a soft cloth or towel. It is a good idea to store your jewellery in separate compartments or boxes. Some delicate gems can be affected by sunlight. Hairspray and [...]
July 2016
Caring for jewellery
It is so important to keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the day you received it and all it takes is a little care and attention. Generally the gentlest way of cleaning is to use a mild soap(no detergent), warm water and a very soft brush and drying with a soft cloth or towel. It is a good idea to store your jewellery in separate compartments or boxes. Some delicate gems can be affected by sunlight. Hairspray and [...]
June 2016
Birthstone for February – Amethyst
The birthstone for February is the Amethyst. Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and is a popular gemstone available in different shapes and sizes, making it more affordable. Amethyst complements both warm and cool colours and therefore can be used with white, yellow and platinum jewellery. The name "Amethyst" comes from the from the Greeks and means "not drunken or sober". The ancient Greeks and Romans believed Amethyst would ward of the intoxicating powers of alcohol [...]
May 2016
Birthstones
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a birthstone, usually in the form of a jewellery piece. Why every month was assigned a specific stone is still unclear but it was believed that people started to wear a different gem stones each month as a sort of talisman, believing each stone held certain powers and gradually specific gemstones became attached to specific months. In 1912 a birthstone list was created for commercial use and it is now [...]