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
What better way than to turn up the heat a bit with garnet, a beautiful red gemstone? January is generally a cold, crisp month with not a lot to warm the cockles of our hearts but for those with a birthday in January you have the luck of lighting your fire with red hot garnet … Read More
Beautiful blue tanzanite and zircon birthstones for those born in December. This can be a difficult month if you have a someone to give a gift to with a birthday in December, two rounds of gifts, sometimes it’s hard to pick just one “right” gift let alone two. Wrap up the birthday conundrum with a tanzanite … Read More
Like the Fall leaves, the colours of November’s birthstones of Citrine and Topaz echo the foliage all around us at this time of year. Mother nature strips off her wardrobe and prepares for the next season, showering us in leaves that remind me of pennies from heaven. Choose from an array of Autumnal hues of … Read More
