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Garnet Isn't Just Red: 3 Incredible Garnet Colours for Fine Jewellery
Beyond the well known deep red shade for January’s birthstone, naturally occurring gems in the Garnet group are found in a breath-taking array of colours. Here are 3 of my favourites to use in custom designed jewellery.
4 Green Gemstone Varieties
An intriguing colour for a unique piece of jewellery, green gemstones have been used in jewellery for centuries. Gemstones can be found in many different shades and styles from deep forest greens, to bluish green tones, to bright sunny greens. Here are my 5 favourite green gemstones to use in custom made jewellery.
Where are our Blue Sapphires found?
The king of blue coloured gems, the Blue Sapphire, is a well loved and highly sought after gemstone. They’re found in a wide range of places worldwide. Here are 4 of my favourite places to source Blue Sapphires from.
How to Incorporate Colour in Your Engagement Ring Design
From colourful statements, to subtle accents, coloured gemstones are a beautiful way of making an engagement ring unique and meaningful. Here are 5 ways to incorporate colour in your design.
6 Colours of the Spinel Gemstone
Although many haven't heard of them, Spinels are an incredibly beautiful gemstone. Spinels can be found in almost any colour you can think of, and are one of the few coloured gemstone varieties strong enough to use in engagement rings. Here are 6 of my favourite Spinel colours.
5 Blue Gemstone Varieties
An ever popular and versatile colour, blue gemstones are the most desired colour of gem for heirloom fine jewellery. From dreamy pastels, to vivid deep blues, here are my 5 favourite blue gemstones to use in jewellery.
4 Coloured Gemstones for Engagement Rings
Looking for an alternative to a white diamond for your engagement ring? Here are 4 coloured gemstone varieties that are perfect for engagement rings.
The 3 Biggest Engagement Ring Trends of 2021
As we wrap up the final days of a memorable year, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on the year that was, and the engagement ring trends I’ve seen through my Canberra jewellery workshop in 2021.