I’m often asked how I go about creating a custom piece of jewellery and there are several answers to the question. When I create a custom piece for a client there are usually certain things they have in mind that they want to achieve, for example; reusing an existing piece of jewellery, incorporating a loose … Read More
I recently assisted a lovely young man from half way around the world with a purchase of Canadian diamonds. I enjoy helping people and I always take great pleasure in sharing my knowledge of Canadian diamonds and their guarantee of origin. It’s a colossal process tracking rough diamonds through to polished diamonds and keeping standards up along the way, thankfully there are … Read More
What’s the similarity between a snowflake and diamond? Snowflakes and diamonds have the same unique attributes, no two are alike. Many years ago when I was on a skiing trip, snowflakes landed on my jacket and they were so perfectly formed in their shapes, they were just like the paper doily cutouts that we used to … 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
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
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
