Rainbow gemstone Precious and colourful, tourmaline exists in a wide range of vibrant colours. Tourmaline is the October birthstone (alongside opal) and is also used to celebrate the 8th wedding anniversary. “Tourmalines come in a wide variety of exciting colours. In...
A recent ring commission that made me smile
With so much uncertainty around in the UK and globally, like everyone else I have been struggling to focus on work, and move forward.A recent email from a customer made my day, and I wanted to share the story of this inspiring commission with you.Above: Vicki’s...
Where do your gemstones come from?
Provenance, trusted sources and personal connections As an established goldsmith I have built long-lasting relationships with well-respected dealers who specialise in sourcing rare and one-off gemstones. Most of my gemstones come from these UK dealers who assure me of...
July Birthstone: Ruby
A rare and prized stone, the ruby colour can vary from pink to deep blood red. This stunning gemstone is made of corundum, the same as the sapphire – but high quality specimens are really hard to come by. As well as being the July birthstone, the ruby is used...
May birthstone: emerald
If you are born in the month of May, your birthstone is the emerald. Lucky you! It is a stunning gem. “Few people can resist the glamour and intensity of the emerald. It is the gemstone that made Cleopatra’s mines famous throughout the world” Judith...
