Our Birthstone Guide

Our Birthstone Guide has been carefully designed to provide you with valuable insights into the exquisite gemstones we use in our jewellery. Each gemstone is a natural wonder, formed over millions of years, and carries its own unique story.

Naturally formed gemstones are as individual as fingerprints, with each stone displaying subtle variations in shade, colour intensity, and natural inclusions. These inclusions, often referred to as the gemstone’s "fingerprints," are a testament to its authenticity and natural origin, adding character and charm to every piece.

No two gemstones are the same, and this beautiful individuality ensures that every piece of jewellery you own is truly one of a kind—making it as unique as the person who wears it.

  • GARNET

    JANUARY

    Traditionally Garnet is recognised as a deep red, ruby-like stone, but today comes in a great variety of colours ranging from a pinkish red, bright orange to beautiful forest greens. The hardness ranges between 6.7 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • AMETHYST

    FEBRUARY

    Amethysts colour range from a strong reddish purple to a pale purple. Amethyst is a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness and they can be found all over the world, from South America to Africa and Asia.

  • AQUAMARINE

    MARCH

     March’s birthstone ranges from a beautiful blue to greenish blue hues and is reminiscent of the sea. Aquamarine is mostly mined in Brazil, Kenya and Madagascar and has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale.

  • DIAMOND

    APRIL

    Diamonds, the ultimate symbol of true love, are among the most sought-after gemstones. As the hardest material on Earth, they rank 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Mined worldwide, they come from regions like Russia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Australia.

  • EMERALD

    MAY

    Emeralds are prized for their rich and vibrant green colour, often associated with vitality and prosperity. These exquisite gemstones have a hardness that ranges from 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, making them durable yet delicate. Emeralds are primarily mined in Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil.

  • PEARL

    JUNE >

    Pearls are traditionally a lustrous white or cream but both natural and cultured pearls range in colour. Cultured pearls include Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and Freshwater and they are farmed in China and Japan. The hardness on the Mohs scale is 2.5.

  • ALEXANDRITE

    < JUNE >

    Alexandrite displays the most iridescent and rare colour change from green to red. Natural Alexandrite is exceptionally rare and valuable. It was originally discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains, however Alexandrite is now found in Sri  Lanka, East Africa and Brazil. It ranks at 8.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • MOONSTONE

    < JUNE

    Moonstone is an opalescent stone that can be colourless, blue, pink or green. They are highly valued because of their rarity. Moonstones can be found in Sri Lanka, India and Myanmar. They are a 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

  • RUBY

    JULY

    Rubies are cherished for their vibrant deep-red colour, symbolising passion and energy. Found primarily in Myanmar, Mozambique, and Thailand, these gemstones are renowned for their exceptional quality and durability, scoring 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

  • PERIDOT

    AUGUST

    Peridots are an olive to lime green colour and they are commonly found in Arizona, China and Vietnam. The hardness ranges from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

    ​

  • SAPPHIRE

    SEPTEMBER

    Sapphires can range from a Kashmir blue, royal blue to a cornflower blue, but they can be found in pink, orange, yellow and green. They are found in Australia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The hardness is 9 on the Mohs scale.

  • OPAL

    OCTOBER >

    Opals contain a beautiful play-of-colour, a display of spectral colours. Opals can come in a large variety such as a fire opal, black or white opal. The world’s primary source for opals is Australia but they can also be found in Brazil, Mexico and the USA. The hardness ranges from 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • TOURMALINE

    < OCTOBER

    Tourmalines come in a wide variety of colours from reds, peachy pinks to green and blues. Tourmalines are primarily found in Brazil, Afghanistan, the United States, as well as locations throughout Africa. The hardness on the Mohs scale ranges between 7 to 7.5.

  • TOPAZ

    NOVEMBER >

    Topaz is most desired in an amber-gold colour but can be found in shades of warm browns or orange. They can be found in Brazil, Australia and Mexico. The hardness on the Mohs scale is an 8.

  • CITRINE

    < NOVEMBER

    Citrine’s colour are primarily a golden yellow, but they can also be found in earthy oranges and browns.They can be located in Russia, Madagascar and Brazil.

  • TURQUOISE

    DECEMBER >

    Turquoise can range from an azure sky-blue to green hues and can be found in Iran, Egypt and the United States. Turquoise is a 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

  • TANZANITE

    < DECEMBER

    Tanzanites can only be found in one place on earth; the hills of Mount Kilimanjaro. They are a rich violet blue and commonly contain hues of purple. The hardness ranges from 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale.