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.

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.

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.