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Coloured Gemstones Blog

Dive into our Coloured Gemstones Blog section to explore the wonderful world of coloured gemstones—Earth’s natural gift. From sapphires and rubies to emeralds, aquamarines, and beyond, we explore the meanings, origins, and design possibilities of each stone. Whether you’re creating a custom engagement ring or looking to add colour to your jewellery collection, our expert advice and inspiring stories will help you make informed, confident choices.

Learn how to choose the right gemstone, discover care tips, and see how coloured stones can add personal flair to your jewellery. Dive into the coloured gemstones blog and be inspired by the vibrant world of gemstones and their unique beauty.

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Pink Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline is celebrated for its spectrum of pink shades, ranging from delicate pastels to intense magentas. Its striking colours make it a popular choice for various jewellery pieces, from elegant rings to exquisite necklaces.
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Sapphire

Sapphire is known as one of the hardest existing gemstones, therefore making it the most desirable gem to use for wedding and engagement rings due to its durability. Sapphires exist in a range of different colour shades.
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Garnet

Did you know the garnet does not just come in red? The January birthstone offers an extensive palette ranging from greens to purples, through the more common red tones including orange, pinks and red.
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Gemstones – Earth’s Gift to the World

Have you ever thought about how gemstones are formed? I’d never really given it much thought. I just oohed and ahhed over the amazing colours and gorgeous jewellery that I’d seen in magazines, boutiques and on celebrities.
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Tanzanite

Found in just one place on earth, tanzanite is a relatively recent discovery and this blue variety of zoisite was named after Tanzania, the country where it was found, and can only be found.
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Information about Emerald

The glorious green colour of the Emerald Gemstone has made the stone highly prized for many thousands of years. Believed to protect the wearer from misfortune, it has a mystical quality that soothes and promotes tranquillity.
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Peridot

The peridot gemstone is one of the few gemstones in only one colour, a distinctive lime green. The stone is an “Idiochromatic” gem, meaning its colour comes from the mineral’s fundamental chemical composition rather than the impurities.
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Embrace The Beautiful Red Ruby

Rubies have captivated hearts for centuries with their vivid red hues and rich history. Known as the “King of Gems,” rubies are the official birthstone for July, embodying passion, protection, and prosperity.
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Pearl – June Birthstone

Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures, and unlike other gemstones, require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. In the early 1900s, the first successful commercial culturing of round saltwater pearls...
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