Gemstones and Birthstones

Moonstone meaning, healing properties, chakra connections, and colours explained — plus why it's the June birthstone and what makes it such a meaningful gift.

November's two birthstones explained — imperial topaz and citrine. What each one means, how they compare, and how to choose the right one as a birthday gift.

What different gemstones mean, how to choose by intention or birth month, and which jewellery format suits each stone. A practical guide to gemstone jewellery.

What the most popular gemstones mean — from diamond and ruby to moonstone and labradorite. Healing properties, chakra connections, and zodiac stone guide included.

The complete guide to wedding anniversary stones by year — from mother of pearl at year one to diamond at 60. Every milestone stone explained with gift ideas.

Every birthstone for every month — garnet to turquoise, with meanings, history, and how to wear each one. The complete guide to all 12 with a quick reference chart.

What are December Birthstones?December Birthstones are Turquoise, Tanzanite and Blue Topaz. They are powerful gemstones and have healing powers and the ability to balance your chakras. Also find links to beautiful rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings made by these precious...

What is February Birthstone?Amethyst is the February Birthstone. It has strong healing properties especially for mental health and considered to be a royal gemstone. You can find links to Amethyst necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings at the end of the...

Opals are one of the most stunning gems to look at, thanks to their different colours and kaleidoscopic beauty. Opals were first discovered in Ethiopia in 4000 B.C., and it was believed that they fell from the heavens with thunder...

September is one of the lucky months where people have not just one birthstone, but two. Sapphire and lapis lazuli are known as two beautiful blue gems, but sapphire actually comes in all colours except for red. Lapis lazuli comes...

Often mistaken for emerald, peridot is one of the most stunning green gems that can be found in nature. This is one of the very oldest precious stones, with examples dating back to at least 1500 B.C.It is believed that...

Red rubies have a long history of use among cultures, where they have always been highly valued. The word ruby has Latin origins and comes from the word “ruber”.Rubies are some of the most stunning gems that are found naturally....

The beautiful cloudy nature of moonstone made people believe that this truly was solidified moonbeams. It was originally mined in India and Sri Lanka, and people were drawn to the adularescent effect that it created - appearing like the moon...

Emerald, the Color of LifeThere is no birthstone that represents life and vitality more than emeralds. The birthstone of May is known for its stunning deep green hues and brings so much vitality to the wearer. It brings out the...

Raw Diamond and Clear QuartzPeople born in April should consider themselves incredibly lucky, due to the fact that they have two birthstones, clear quartz, and diamond. To the untrained eye, these precious stones may look very similar, but they are...

What is Aquamarine?Aquamarine is the birthstone of March, but it also has a much deeper spiritual meaning that can be applied to anyone. It is a stone of love, capturing the essence of such raw, pure emotion in total clarity....

What is Garnet?When people think of garnet, they tend to imagine it as a beautiful, deep red stone. While red garnet is incredibly popular, it can also be found in a range of other hues such as yellow, pink, orange,...