Pearls with their precious lustre and organic makeup are a soft gemstone. They require a little more love and care than other precious gemstones. Here is our why and how. Restringing pearls, to knot or not too? Pearls are threaded on a silk thread, and over time the silk thread becomes worn. What was once a tightly formed necklace will…
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The September birthstone sapphire, also known as the mineral "Corundum", comes in blue, pink, green, yellow, orange, brown, brown-red, purple, violet hues and white. Revered by ancient cultures, in fact, the Persians believed that sapphires were the pedestal on which the world perched. They also thought that light reflecting off blue sapphires was what gave the sky its ultramarine hue.…
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The August birthstone - peridot, associated with light, and called the "gem of the sun" by the Egyptian's this semi-precious gemstone had Cleopatra convinced she was the owner of an emerald when in fact it was peridot. And for centuries this fascinating gemstone had many mystified. CELESTIAL BIRTHSTONE The month of August has a celestial event and astronomical phenomenon where…
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Ruby - the July birthstone, known as the 'king of gems' by the ancients and with their rich red colouring and a natural hardness that is second only to diamonds, rubies are a birthstone to be coveted. They are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and luck in love and their natural durability makes them perfect for everyday wear. History…
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Are you wondering about having a bespoke engagement ring made but aren't sure of what's involved? And with so many design options out there how could you possibly choose the right one? We sat down with a beautiful Fairfax & Roberts couple - Aurore & Ante, and asked them to share their journey and why they decided to go down…
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