July Birthstone Jewellery: Ruby Guide Ruby is July’s birthstone and one of the most recognisable coloured gems in jewellery. From warm antique clusters to crisp Art Deco lines and bold mid century rings, ruby adds instant presence to a piece. This guide looks at history, symbolism, colour, treatments, vintage styling and what to know when you are buying ruby jewellery secondhand. For a month by month overview, you can visit...

May Birthstone Jewellery: Essential Emerald Guide Emerald is May’s birthstone and one of jewellery’s most loved colours. From fresh spring greens to deep garden tones, emerald brings instant character to antique and vintage pieces. This guide covers colour, symbolism, history, key varieties, era styling, and how natural, assembled and lab-grown options fit into the picture. For a month-by-month overview, see the Birthstones by Month guide. If you enjoy the stories...

June Birthstone Jewellery: Pearls, Alexandrite and Moonstone June is one of the few months with more than one recognised birthstone. Pearl, alexandrite and moonstone each bring a different look, budget and level of durability, so there is plenty of choice if you are buying for a June birthday, an anniversary or a meaningful everyday piece. For a month by month overview, see the Birthstones by Month guide. If you enjoy...

April’s birthstone is diamond. Bright, durable and full of character. From candlelit old cuts to sleek modern shapes, this guide blends history, meaning and design so you can choose pieces you will enjoy for years. Prefer the full series at a glance first? Visit the Birthstones by Month guide. Ready to browse? See current Rings and keep an eye on New Arrivals.   Table of Contents History of April’s Birthstone...

March Birthstone Jewellery: Aquamarine & Bloodstone Guide March brings two very different moods in gemstone form. Aquamarine offers cool, watery blues with a fresh, bright feel. Bloodstone is deep green with distinct red specks, quietly powerful and historic. This guide explores colour, symbolism and history for both stones, with clear era notes and a simple care summary so you can choose pieces you will enjoy wearing. For an overview of...

February’s birthstone is amethyst. Regal purple, calming to wear and easy to style, this quartz variety ranges from delicate lilac to rich, velvety tones. This guide explores colour and symbolism, how amethyst appears across eras, and the key varieties you will see in antique and vintage jewellery.   Table of Contents History of February’s Birthstone Symbolism and Colour Amethyst at a Glance Varieties and Trade Names Design Through the Eras...

January’s birthstone is garnet. Not one stone but a family of gemstones with colours from deep wine red to vivid orange, fresh apple green and even electric yellow green. This guide explores colour, symbolism and history across the main garnet varieties you will meet in antique and vintage jewellery, with clear notes to help you choose pieces you will enjoy wearing.   Table of Contents History of January’s Birthstone Symbolism...

December Birthstone Jewellery: Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon December has a trio of birthstones with a shared love of blue: the timeless glow of turquoise, the vivid blue-violet of tanzanite, and the bright fire of zircon. This guide explores their colour, symbolism and stories through history, with clear, practical notes so you can choose pieces you’ll enjoy wearing.   Table of Contents History of December Birthstones Symbolism & Colour Turquoise: At...