Peridot, birthstone for the month of August
Called the ‘evening emerald’ because it was said to glow at night. The name is derived from the Greek peridona meaning ‘giving plenty’. Peridot is the birthstone for August and the anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage. It is the best-known volcanic gem variety of the mineral olivine. Click here to read full […]
Ruby-the birthstone of July
Red – the colour of love, passion, and power! The name is derived from the Latin word ruber meaning red. Ruby is the birthstone for July and the anniversary stone for 15th and 40th year of marriage. Fine rubies are the most expensive of all gemstones (except for very rare diamonds). It has got all […]
Alexandrite-the birthstone for month of June
This rare gemstone is named after the Russian Tsar Alexander 2nd (1818 – 1881). The most sensational feature of alexandrite is its ability to change colour – green or bluish green in daylight, turning to a soft shade of red, purplish-red or raspberry red in artificial light. Click here to read full article, Alexandrite – […]
Emerald – birthstone for the month of May
‘Gem of the eternal spring’. The name emerald is derived from a Persian word, which later appeared as smaragdos in Greek. Emerald is the birthstone for May and the anniversary gem stone for 20th and 35th year of marriage. The magnificent green of the emerald conveys harmony and love of nature. Really good quality is […]
Diamond – the birthstone for the month of April
The most sought-after gem in the world and regarded as the gem for engagements and major family events. Diamond is the birthstone for April and the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th year of marriage. Click here to view full article. Diamond – April birthstone
Amethyst – The birthstone for the month of February
Throughout history, quartz has been the chameleon gemstone, imitating many expensive gemstones. A transparent purple quartz which is the most important quartz variety used in jewellery. Quartz has been an important crystal in history primarily because it is extremely useful in industrial and commercial applications. It was the first crystal used in radio transmission and […]
Garnet- the birthstone for the month of January
Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and is the anniversary gemstone for the second year of marriage.The name comes from the Latin word granatus, meaning ‘like a grain’. The rounded shape also refers to the seeds of the pomegranate. Click here to read the full article. garnet complete -birthstone for the month of January
Turquoise – Birthstone for December
Persian turquoise was transported to Europe through Turkey, consequently the name turquoise comes from the French tourques, meaning ‘Turkey stone’. It is the birthstone for December and the anniversary gemstone for the 11th year of marriage. Click here to read the full article. Turquoise – December birthstone
Topaz – Birthstone for November
Topaz is the birthstone for November and blue topaz the anniversary gemstone for the 4th year of marriage. Due to its clarity, durability and affordability, blue topaz has become one of the most popular gemstones on the market today. Imperial topaz is the anniversary gemstone for 23rd year of marriage. Click here to read full […]
Tourmaline – Birthstone for October
Birthstone for the month of October. The ‘rainbow gemstone’. The name tourmaline comes from the Singalese expression tura mali meaning ‘stone of mixed colours’. Tourmalines come in a huge spectrum of colours: red, pink, reddish-violet, yellow, green, blue, and brown. Click here to read full article. Tourmaline – October birthstone
