Sapphire: The Birthstone for September
08 September 2016
Since ancient times, sapphires have been prized for their unique colours and distinct characteristics. In fact, the sapphire is the birthstone for September. While this gemstone comes in a variety of colours from yellow to purple, the blue shades of it are the most popular. These shades range from a pale blue to dark blue or indigo. Australia is a rich source for the darker shades of blue sapphires. People with September birthdays often will wear these precious gems in […]
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Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings: The Old That’s New in Style
22 August 2016
When you desire an antique appearance to your engagement ring, but you prefer a new setting and stone, you need to turn to vintage inspired engagement rings to fulfil your expectations. Vintage-inspired rings take the best of antique styles, such as Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco and duplicates their ambiance but with a modern twist. Through selecting a ring that imitates one of these bygone eras or another one, you receive a fresh take on an old favourite without […]
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Peridot, Sardonyx and Spinel: The 3 Birthstones of August
09 August 2016
While certain months only have one birthstone that people associate with them, August has three birthstones, namely peridot, sardonyx and spinel. Each one offers its own unique characteristics, history and superstitions. We provide a bit of information on these birthstones to help you learn additional facts. PERIDOT Since ancient times in Egypt, peridots have been mined and revered for the qualities. In fact, this gemstone is nicknamed ‘Gem of the Sun’ in honour of its yellowish-green tones it often has […]
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Choosing the Right Bridal Jewellery and Accessories
26 July 2016
Now that you know which dress you will wear on your wedding day, it is time to select the ideal bridal jewellery and accessories to enhance it in an attractive manner. Since there are a number of different choices on the market today, this decision may be a bit confusing for you. For this reason, we offer tips on selecting the right jewellery enhancements and accessories for your bridal outfit in the information here. JEWELLERY PIECES NEED TO COMPLEMENT THE […]
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Ruby: The Birthstone for July
14 July 2016
Rubies are valuable gemstones that range from pink to deep red in colour and belong to the corundum mineral species. The chromium in the stones provides them with their signature colouring. In addition, the ruby birthstone for July is highly popular for rings, necklaces and other pieces of jewellery today. Expect to pay top prices for quality rubies since their value ranks up there with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE RUBY BIRTHSTONE FOR JULY Ancient cultures […]
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