July Birthstone – Ruby
A Ruby And Diamond Double Heart Ring Image credit: Bentley & Skinner On my coffee table lies Joanna Hardy’s book Ruby which should hardly come as a surprise. Whether it was rubies from the Al Thani collection or [...]
August Birthstone – Peridot
I have always been passionate about Egyptian Jewellery. The passion and love for symbolism it held would also lead me to write my dissertation on it. One of the many joys of my research included coming across exquisite [...]
September Birthstone – Sapphire
It is not hard for me to write about sapphires, quite simply they are my favourite gemstone. It is therefore no surprise that every significant occasion in my life has been marked by a sapphire set piece of [...]
October Birthstone – Opal
Opal is one of the world’s most phenomenal and beautiful gemstones; in colour, pattern and rarity. As such, many cultures have associated opals with supernatural powers. The Ancient Greeks believed opals bestowed the gift of prophecy and protection. [...]