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Morganite
Morganite, with its pink hue, is revered for its beautiful clarity. From the same gemstone family as Emerald, it is durable and makes a stunning centre stone for a gemstone ring. Morganite is believed to symbolise love, compassion, and joy. Fun fact: Morganite was only discovered in the early 20th century, and was named after famous American banker and collector, J.P. Morgan.
Tanzanite
Found only at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzanite is one-of-a-kind. Switching from blue to violet or purple in colour, it symbolises the everchanging nature of your love. Its high vibrational energy invites protection and safety and allows for deep profound meditation. It also inspires compassion, love and happiness. Fun fact: Found only in Tanzania, it is Africa’s rarest gem.
The Beauty of Birthstones
January birthstone - Garnet
Believed to protect the wearer, this vibrant gemstone has a rich red colour to signify your deep devotion. It symbolises health, vitality, and passion. Used to mark the second anniversary of marriage, it is a lasting symbol of trust and eternal friendship. Fun fact: The name Garnet comes from the Latin “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” referring to a pomegranate, to which the stone’s appearance is compared.
February birthstone - Amethyst
This gorgeous pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. It’s named after the mineral aquamarine, a gemstone mainly found in granite rocks. Aquamarine evokes feelings of calmness and level headedness. Fun fact: Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin word for ‘seawater’ and was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea.
March birthstone - Aquamarine
Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz. It ranges from pale lavender to deep violet, and is said to symbolise wisdom, stability and strength. It also encourages a clear head and quick wit. Fun fact: Amethyst’s value is determined by the vibrancy of its colour, not its weight. Treated with heat, it can turn into green amethyst.
January birthstone - Garnet
Believed to protect the wearer, this vibrant gemstone has a rich red colour to signify your deep devotion. It symbolises health, vitality, and passion. Used to mark the second anniversary of marriage, it is a lasting symbol of trust and eternal friendship. Fun fact: The name Garnet comes from the Latin “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” referring to a pomegranate, to which the stone’s appearance is compared.
February birthstone - Amethyst
This gorgeous pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. It’s named after the mineral aquamarine, a gemstone mainly found in granite rocks. Aquamarine evokes feelings of calmness and level headedness. Fun fact: Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin word for ‘seawater’ and was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea.
March birthstone - Aquamarine
Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz. It ranges from pale lavender to deep violet, and is said to symbolise wisdom, stability and strength. It also encourages a clear head and quick wit. Fun fact: Amethyst’s value is determined by the vibrancy of its colour, not its weight. Treated with heat, it can turn into green amethyst.
Ruby - July birthstone
Renowned for their beauty, sparkling fire, durability, and rarity – Diamonds are the most-prized of all gemstones. They are said to clear emotional and mental pain, reduce fear and bring about new beginnings. Fun fact: Diamonds are the hardest material on earth, 58 times harder than anything else in nature.
May birthstone - Emerald
Emerald is a brilliant deep green coloured, highly precious gemstone of the Beryl mineral family. One of the most reputed gemstones in Vedic astrology; it is worn for gaining foresight and good fortune. Fun fact: Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, was known for her passion for Emeralds.
June birthstone - Pearl
Lustre is what gives a natural or cultured Pearl its unique beauty. Often sought in white or cream, they also come in a range of beautiful shades. Pearls symbolise wisdom, perseverance, and integrity. Fun fact: In ancient China, Pearls were believed to guarantee protection from fire and fire-breathing dragons.
Ruby - July birthstone
Renowned for their beauty, sparkling fire, durability, and rarity – Diamonds are the most-prized of all gemstones. They are said to clear emotional and mental pain, reduce fear and bring about new beginnings. Fun fact: Diamonds are the hardest material on earth, 58 times harder than anything else in nature.
May birthstone - Emerald
Emerald is a brilliant deep green coloured, highly precious gemstone of the Beryl mineral family. One of the most reputed gemstones in Vedic astrology; it is worn for gaining foresight and good fortune. Fun fact: Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, was known for her passion for Emeralds.
June birthstone - Pearl
Lustre is what gives a natural or cultured Pearl its unique beauty. Often sought in white or cream, they also come in a range of beautiful shades. Pearls symbolise wisdom, perseverance, and integrity. Fun fact: In ancient China, Pearls were believed to guarantee protection from fire and fire-breathing dragons.
Opal - October birthstone
Opals are renowned for their radiant patterns of colour and the way in which they reflect light into a kaleidoscope of colour is truly unique. Symbolising hope, happiness and love, they also bring feelings of comfort. Fun fact: The novel, Anne of Geierstein, gave Opal a reputation of being unlucky in 1829. Due to this, some thought it was unlucky for anyone born in another month to wear an Opal.
September birthstone - Sapphire
Known for its striking deep, ocean blue hue, Sapphires come in a variety of colours. Symbolising wisdom, serenity and focus, this gemstone has had an incredible history, drawing fame from royalty to playing a part in ancient legends. Fun fact: The word “sapphire” comes from the Greek word ‘sappheiros’, meaning “blue”. Rare star sapphires have a starshaped pattern on their surface, caused by needle-like inclusions in the stone.
Opal - October birthstone
Opals are renowned for their radiant patterns of colour and the way in which they reflect light into a kaleidoscope of colour is truly unique. Symbolising hope, happiness and love, they also bring feelings of comfort. Fun fact: The novel, Anne of Geierstein, gave Opal a reputation of being unlucky in 1829. Due to this, some thought it was unlucky for anyone born in another month to wear an Opal.
September birthstone - Sapphire
Known for its striking deep, ocean blue hue, Sapphires come in a variety of colours. Symbolising wisdom, serenity and focus, this gemstone has had an incredible history, drawing fame from royalty to playing a part in ancient legends. Fun fact: The word “sapphire” comes from the Greek word ‘sappheiros’, meaning “blue”. Rare star sapphires have a starshaped pattern on their surface, caused by needle-like inclusions in the stone.
October birthstone - Opal
Opals are renowned for their radiant patterns of colour and the way in which they reflect light into a kaleidoscope of colour is truly unique. Symbolising hope, happiness and love, they also bring feelings of comfort. Fun fact: In the Middle Ages opal was considered good luck. Even today, it’s associated with purity, hope, good luck, and fidelity. Ancient Romans gave it the name ‘opalus’, which means “precious stone”.
December birthstone - Blue Topaz
Topaz forms in various tones and saturations of yellow, gold, orange, red, blue, green, purple and brown, as well as colourless. Blue Topaz is a vivid sky-blue gemstone that symbolises spiritual connections and it brings solid, lasting energy, joy, generosity and abundance. Fun fact: The stone was worn as a protection amulet in some ancient cultures.
October birthstone - Opal
Opals are renowned for their radiant patterns of colour and the way in which they reflect light into a kaleidoscope of colour is truly unique. Symbolising hope, happiness and love, they also bring feelings of comfort. Fun fact: In the Middle Ages opal was considered good luck. Even today, it’s associated with purity, hope, good luck, and fidelity. Ancient Romans gave it the name ‘opalus’, which means “precious stone”.
December birthstone - Blue Topaz
Topaz forms in various tones and saturations of yellow, gold, orange, red, blue, green, purple and brown, as well as colourless. Blue Topaz is a vivid sky-blue gemstone that symbolises spiritual connections and it brings solid, lasting energy, joy, generosity and abundance. Fun fact: The stone was worn as a protection amulet in some ancient cultures.
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