
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’.
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Called the ‘evening emerald’ because it was said to glow at night. The name is derived from the Greek peridona meaning ‘giving plenty’.

Red – the colour of love, passion, and power! The name is derived from the Latin word ruber meaning red. Ruby is the

This rare gemstone is named after the Russian Tsar Alexander 2nd (1818 – 1881). The most sensational feature of alexandrite is its ability

‘Gem of the eternal spring’. The name emerald is derived from a Persian word, which later appeared as smaragdos in Greek. Emerald is

The most sought-after gem in the world and regarded as the gem for engagements and major family events. Diamond is the birthstone for

Latin for ‘Seawater’, with colours ranging from light to medium blue, sometimes with a greenish splash. Aquamarine is one of our most popular

Throughout history, quartz has been the chameleon gemstone, imitating many expensive gemstones. A transparent purple quartz which is the most important quartz variety

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and is the anniversary gemstone for the second year of marriage.The name comes from

Persian turquoise was transported to Europe through Turkey, consequently the name turquoise comes from the French tourques, meaning ‘Turkey stone’. It is the

Topaz is the birthstone for November and blue topaz the anniversary gemstone for the 4th year of marriage. Due to its clarity, durability

Birthstone for the month of October. The ‘rainbow gemstone’. The name tourmaline comes from the Singalese expression tura mali meaning ‘stone of mixed

The ‘gem of the heavens’, the name is derived from the Greek sappheiros meaning blue. It is the birthstone for September and the
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