Emeralds
Emeralds Intriguing emerald The word emerald comes from the Latin smaragdus, which means green. Emeralds are one of the globally recognised ‘precious’ stones, along with [...]
Emeralds Intriguing emerald The word emerald comes from the Latin smaragdus, which means green. Emeralds are one of the globally recognised ‘precious’ stones, along with [...]
Aquamarine Facts, Lore and Legend. The Enduring Appeal of the Aquamarine The name ‘aquamarine’ is derived from the Latin words for water and sea. Aquamarine is the [...]
Gems of Southern Africa Gem: noun. A cut and polished precious stone fine enough for use in jewellery. Southern Africa contains a wealth of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Red, robust rubies The colour red denotes love, passion and anger – some of the more intense human emotions. It also signifies objects of desire, [...]