Birthstone Jewellery

Sapphires, beloved by royalty and marking 45th anniversaries, symbolise loyalty, integrity, and wisdom. Said to focus the mind and inspire self-discipline, they’ve held spiritual meaning across cultures—from Greek guidance to Buddhist enlightenment.

A form of corundum (like rubies), sapphires come in every colour but red. Durable and second only to diamonds in hardness, they’re valued in both jewellery and industry. Our sapphires, mostly blue and pink, are sourced from Thailand, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Australia—many enhanced by heat treatment to deepen their natural beauty.

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With changing iridescent tones, the opal is October’s birthstone. Said to enhance imagination and creativity, opal also symbolises hope, innocence and purity. Romans believed opals also brought good fortune. The word opal means ‘to see a change of colour’ in Greek. During the Middle Ages, Romans believed it was the most powerful because opal has the colours of all other gems with its rainbow iridescence.

Opal’s signature play of colour is caused by millions of tiny silica spheres in different sizes. These spheres diffract light to display different colours of the rainbow. Opal’s hardness ranges from 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

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Topaz, most popular in blue, is one of November’s birthstones and comes in shades of brown, green, red, pink, yellow, and blue. Its name comes from St. John’s Island in the Red Sea, once known for yellow gemstones. Historically, all yellow gems were called topaz, which is why citrine, with its golden glow, is also loved by November babies.

Topaz was treasured by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for its protective and healing powers. Today, it’s believed to calm tempers and ease stress, while citrine is said to attract prosperity and joy.

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Tanzanite is a rare and beautiful gemstone found only in Tanzania, making it an extra special December birthstone gift. Rarer than diamonds, it’s a present they’ll treasure forever.

Discovered in the 1960s near Mount Kilimanjaro, tanzanite is the striking blue variety of zoisite. Its vivid blue, often with violet tones, comes from vanadium and heat. It measures 6–7 on the Mohs scale.

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Most commonly a deep red gemstone, January’s birthstone garnet makes a beautiful gift for January birthdays. Symbolising friendship, power and happiness, garnet is said to protect the wearer during travel and give guidance in the night. A durable gemstone, garnet ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Garnet is actually a family of crystallised minerals, with 29 varieties. Although most people associate garnet with red, garnets actually come in every colour except blue. Deriving from the Latin word ‘granatum’, meaning seed (due to the resemblance to a pomegranate seed), garnet jewellery dates back to early Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. It was very popular in Victorian jewellery, giving it a regal and sought-after status.

Amethyst, February’s birthstone, ranges from soft lilac to deep purple and makes a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift. Symbolising peace and protection, it’s said to bring calm and clarity to the wearer.

Named after the Greek word amethystos—meaning ‘not drunken’—this gem was once believed to ward off intoxication and was reserved for royalty. A type of quartz, amethyst forms in rocks and lava, with its rich colour coming from natural irradiation and trace elements. It scores 7 on the Mohs scale, making it both beautiful and durable.

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A beautiful blue birthstone for the month of March, aquamarine exudes the tranquillity of the ocean. Believed to keep you calm and peaceful, aquamarine is also associated with courage, loyalty and friendship. It’s used by healers to drive out negative emotions.

Meaning ‘water of the sea’, aquamarine is quite literally named after the ocean. Historically, it’s been used by sailors to give them a safe voyage across the seas. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that aquamarine was an antidote to poisons. Aquamarine is a type of beryl (the same mineral family that includes emerald), a rare mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. With a rating of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, it’s a durable gemstone for jewellery.

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One of our favourite gemstones, diamonds are the birthstone for those lucky enough to be born in April. Representing affection, eternity and everlasting love, diamonds are also believed to give you courage, strength and endurance.

Derived from the Greek word ‘adamas’ meaning invincible, diamonds have been the traditional symbol of love since ancient times. Some ancient civilisations believed that diamonds were the earth form of lightning and have been associated with many healing powers throughout history. A type of carbon, diamonds are formed under high temperature and pressure conditions deep within the earth’s crust. It’s the hardest mineral on Earth.

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Emerald, May’s birthstone, is a vivid green gem long adored by royalty and symbolising youth, vitality, and rebirth—perfect for spring. Known as one of the most prized gemstones, it’s said to bring good fortune and renewal.

Each emerald has natural inclusions, often called nature’s fingerprints. Our jewellery features emeralds from Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil—many treated with oil or resin to boost strength and colour. The iconic emerald cut helps prevent chipping.

From the Greek smaragdus (green), emeralds were Cleopatra’s favourite, once mined in Egypt under her rule. Like aquamarine, it’s a type of beryl, coloured by chromium and iron, and scores 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for jewellery.

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Loved for their pearly sheen, pearls are the 30th anniversary gemstone and one of June’s three birthstones, alongside alexandrite and moonstone. A symbol of innocence, purity, and lasting love, pearls have long been linked to happy marriages. The name comes from the French perle, once thought to mean “tears of the gods.”

Formed when an oyster coats an intruder with layers of nacre, pearls can occur naturally or be cultured by hand. With a Mohs rating of just 2.5, they’re soft and can scratch easily, so they need gentle care.

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Fiery and bold, ruby is July’s birthstone and the 40th anniversary gem. Long seen as a symbol of love and protection, it’s believed to ward off misfortune—making it a powerful, passionate alternative to diamonds for engagement rings.

From the Latin ruber (red), rubies were once called the “King of Gems” by ancient Hindus, said to contain a fire so strong it could boil water. A type of corundum like sapphire, rubies are red only—other colours are classified as sapphires. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, ruby is one of the most durable gemstones.

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With its vibrant lime green glow, peridot is one of August’s three birthstones, symbolising prosperity and good fortune. In Hawaiian legend, it represents the tears of Pele, goddess of volcanoes and fire.

The name’s origin is debated—possibly from the Arabic faridat (gem) or Greek perdiona (giving plenty). Ancient Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun,” believing it drew power from nature. Formed deep in the earth and carried up by volcanoes, peridot gets its colour from its natural mineral makeup, not impurities. It scores 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for jewellery.