It’s been a year of blog posts and we’ve come full circle to my favourite month of the year, I’m an October baby and love the change of season as the leaves blush all the way to deep red. Engagement rings are making me blush right now; so many lucky women are about to receive … Read More
September says Sapphire, not just the blue variety as seen in Kate Middleton’s engagement ring but a whole kaleidoscope of colours – pink, golden, yellow, orange, plum, purple even white. One of the most beautiful sapphires is a Paparadscha – a pinkish orange to orange-pink colour with vivid saturation. Sapphire is a great choice for … Read More
I really enjoy August, it feels like the last full month of summer. The Peridot birthstone reminds me of a wonderful aperitif that I love to drink on a hot summer day – Midori – a Japanese melon liqueur. The colour is so impossibly green and served in a chilled glass it has all the taste and magic of summer. Get your … Read More
It’s hot and it’s going to be hotter next week in the Dominican Republic – I’m off to a summer wedding! Chris and Naomi (my future son and daughter-in-law) will tie the knot at a beautiful resort and it will be toasty hot as the couple say “I Do”. Chris called me last summer to arrange … Read More
July is known for its red hot summer days so celebrate with the fiery red Ruby birthstone. I love the heat and passion of Ruby and this beautiful Ruby Wrap Bracelet by Anne Sportun does not disappoint. This fabulous piece wraps around the wrist and drapes and layers with gorgeous 18 karat yellow gold hex beads. … Read More
When I was much younger I believed that pearls were the domain of grandmothers and great aunts, the go-to necklace for stately figures – think Jackie Kennedy and her signature pearls. Now that I am not as young, and a little more worldly, I have come to appreciate the true beauty of pearls. Nature has a way … Read More
May is here and perhaps the new leaves unfurling on the trees in gardens everywhere in the northern hemisphere are the reason for emerald being the birthstone for the month. Emerald is a beautiful gem and has been thought of as making its wearer quick-witted and more intelligent! The gem has seen a resurgence in popularity … Read More
I recently made an engagement ring for a wonderful young man who selected a purple sapphire – it had to be just the right colour and we managed to find ‘the one’. It truly is a pleasure working with people who have definite ideas and he really knew what he wanted. During the design process we were able … Read More
For those lucky enough to be born in April, you have the diamond as your birthstone. You may know how passionate I am about diamonds – like snowflakes, no two are alike. The diamond is the hardest of all gemstones and most enduring in so many ways, that’s the reason why the diamond is the … Read More
March is here, winter is almost gone, time to think about summer sun and holidays. Lose yourself in the beautiful sea blue of the Aquamarine and dream of azure sea and sky with miles of golden sandy beach to stroll along. The Aquamarine has always been a gemstone that reminds me of exotic summer destinations and … Read More
