News — birthstone

As we approach the month of May and hopefully warmer weather, we change our window display to the birthstone Emerald                                 The colour green has long symbolized love and rebirth, as the gem of Venus, it was also considered to aid in fertility. Cleopatra, was famous for wearing Emeralds in her time. Ancient Egyptian mummies were often buried with an Emerald on their necks to symbolize eternal youth. The deeper and more vivid the color of green, the more valuable the gemstone. Emeralds, among the rarest of gems, are almost always found with inclusions however, some...

Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin for seawater, it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. As well as being March’s birthstone it was also thought to enhance the happiness of marriage. The gentle powers of this stone aid in becoming less overreactive to situations and helps to reduce any excessive anger and fear. The Aquamarine also represents the 19th year anniversary and can come in different colours from sea green to vivid blue. We have a beautiful collection of Aquamarine Jewellery in store and online. For example here is a sea green Aquamarine ring and...