Gems of Southern Africa
Gems of Southern Africa Gem: noun. A cut and polished precious stone fine enough for use in jewellery. Southern Africa contains a wealth of [...]
November Birthstone Jewellery
November Birthstone Jewellery - Twice as nice Those fortunate folks who are born in November boast of two birthstones: the topaz and the citrine. [...]
Opals
OPALS Some interesting facts about Nature’s kaleidoscopes Most modern references suggest that the word ‘opal’ is adapted from theSanskrit word úpala which means ‘precious stone’. Minerals have [...]
How to Choose your wedding rings
How to choose your wedding rings-Handcrafted wedding bands We’re not talking about the entertainment side of the nuptials. Although we could possibly recommend [...]
rainbow tourmaline
All about the Rainbow Tourmaline Legend has it that tourmaline, when travelling to the surface of the Earth, passed over a rainbow and assumed all [...]
What is a Star Sapphire
What is a Star Sapphire? A star sapphire is a rare variety of sapphire which exhibits asterism (or "star stone") under specific lighting conditions. These extraordinary sapphires [...]
jewellery care tips
Jewellery Care Tips - How to take care of your jewels Few realise that they can preserve their treasures with a little advanced planning [...]
Engagement Ring Designs what you need to know
Engagement Ring Designs - What you need to know Your Engagement, by design... The call for an "engagement period" before marriage goes back to the [...]
peridot august birthstone
Peridot August Birthstone - The gem of the Sun This month we focus on the fascinating Peridot, the birthstone of August. August’s birthstone is the [...]
rubies and their meaning
Red, robust rubies The colour red denotes love, passion and anger – some of the more intense human emotions. It also signifies objects of desire, [...]