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October is an unusual birthstone month since there are two recognised birthstones, Opal, the traditional birthstone for October, and Tourmaline it's modern equivalent. Both stones come in a wide spectrum of colourways, and have been used extensively in jewellery making for centuries. The primary ...

The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this birthstone comes in a rainbow of other colours. Many consider the sapphire to be a gem with healing ...

Peridot is August’s birthstone, and is a light green, ancient, cosmic birthstone that has been found in locations as diverse as volcanic lava in Hawaii, and in meteorites that have fallen to Earth.  The Egyptians named peridot the “gem of the Sun” and believed it had special healing powers. It’s ...