“If I had rubies, riches, and crowns, I’d buy the whole world and change things around“. These lyrics are from Bob Dylan’s famous song, “Let Me Die In My Footsteps” (Warner |Brothers Inc., 1963, 1965), yet another of Bob Dylan’s songs yearning for peace and the end of wars. The ruby’s beautiful rich red colourRead more
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Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June. Associated with purity, innocence, and humility, it’s no wonder that people give pearls as wedding gifts. They are “sweet simplicity”. Pearls have been popular since the start of time. They are highly desirable jewellery pieces because they are rare and change colour based on the surroundingRead more
Did you know that Emerald is derived from various languages, including Old French, Middle English, Latin, Ancient Greek, and from a semantic language? Talk about confusion. Like other gemstones, genuine emeralds are graded using the 4-C’s; colour, clarity, carat, and cut. But unlike diamonds, which everyone is familiar with, the most critical grading criteria forRead more
Did you know that birthstones are gems associated with the month a person is born? We have all heard “diamonds are forever” or “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. But did you know that if you were born in April, then a diamond is your birthstone? Diamond jewellery has become a status symbol. Birthstones dateRead more
There is a reason why diamonds are the most favoured gemstones in engagement rings and wedding bands and claim the number one spot (the centre) in most pieces of fine jewellery.Read more
Have you ever wondered what the difference between Estate, Vintage and Antique jewellery is? You are not alone. Let us clear up the confusion. Estate jewellery is really an elegant way to say “pre-owned” jewellery. It does not necessarily have to have come from an estate or be a certain number of years old. ItRead more
Coloured Gemstones, or “precious stones” can be incredibly striking and beautiful. They exist in many different shapes, sizes and colours, which can become quite confusing for a potential buyer. Read more