What are the latest trends for fall weddings? The colour palette this year sounds as though it came straight from the dessert trolley! Butterscotch, cream, latte and caramel-coloured wedding gowns are all on-trend for beautiful brides this season, and let’s not forget the entourage; light pink, cotton-candy pink, pastels and mixed and matched pastel shades are the theme for best … 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
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
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
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
Fashion and jewellery go together like peaches and cream, and twice a year Pantone debuts its Fashion Colour Report. Selections in Pantone’s spring 2014 Colour Report serve as a jumping off point for designers’ colour choices in new clothing collections. Jewellery can follow suit and use beautiful coloured gemstones to match the new clothing colours … Read More
Opal is the traditional birthstone for October but beautiful Pink Tourmaline is the modern day birthstone. October is breast cancer awareness month so wear your pink in a beautiful pendant, ring, or earrings and stand out with a gift to yourself from a great selection at Angela Betteridge Jewellery. Exquisite pink topaz, pink tourmaline and pink … Read More
