Precious Gemstones
Gemstones have been admired and treasured since ancient times, and their beauty continues to captivate people today just as it has for generations before us.
We offer a carefully selected range of precious and semi precious gemstones, each chosen for its exceptional quality, colour, and natural beauty. Our gemstones are thoughtfully sourced to ensure that every stone meets high standards of quality. All of our gemstones are naturally formed, with cubic zirconia being the only synthetic stone in our collection.
Because gemstones can be selected to suit individual preferences, alternative stones may be available for a particular jewellery design. If you have a preferred gemstone in mind, we can explore suitable options to create a piece that reflects your personal taste.
Proper care is important to preserve the beauty of gemstones. While many gemstones can be cleaned safely using appropriate jewellery cleaning solutions, pearls require special care and opals should be handled with particular attention when being cleaned.
The Four Precious Gemstones
Only four gemstones are traditionally classified as precious gemstones. Known as the “Big Four”, they are diamond, blue sapphire, ruby, and emerald.
Diamond
Diamonds are among the most treasured gemstones in the world and are renowned for their exceptional hardness, brilliance, and enduring beauty. They are the hardest naturally occurring material and remain one of the most sought after choices for fine jewellery. The quality of a diamond is determined by key characteristics including cut, clarity, colour, and carat.
Blue Sapphire
Blue sapphire is one of the most valuable and highly regarded gemstones after diamond. Sapphires belong to the corundum family and occur in a variety of colours, although blue remains one of the most sought after. Their strength, brilliance, and rich colour make them an excellent choice for elegant jewellery designs.
Red Ruby
Ruby is a striking red variety of the corundum mineral and is celebrated for its intense colour, brilliance, and durability. Rubies are among the rarest and most valuable gemstones and are highly prized for their distinctive red appearance.
Green Emerald
Emeralds belong to the beryl family and are recognised for their rich and captivating green colour. Natural inclusions give each emerald its own unique character and appearance. Although highly valued, emeralds are more delicate than diamonds, sapphires, and rubies and therefore require careful handling and protection from excessive moisture.
High Value Semi Precious Gemstones
Pink Sapphire
Pink sapphires belong to the corundum family and are becoming increasingly popular for their beautiful pink to rose tones. Their colour can vary considerably, and depending on the intensity of the red, some stones may be classified as rubies. Pink sapphires offer an elegant and distinctive alternative to traditional gemstones.
Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a rare gemstone known for its deep purple and blue tones and captivating sparkle. It is considerably rarer than many traditional gemstones and is highly sought after for its unique colour and beauty. Although it is not as hard as the four precious gemstones, its rarity and distinctive appearance make it a popular choice for fine jewellery.
Opal
Opal is a captivating gemstone recognised for its remarkable play of colour. It can display a beautiful range of shades including pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and white. Both solid opals and triplet opals are available, with triplet opals consisting of layers designed to enhance and protect the stone while highlighting its natural colour.
Semi Precious Gemstones
Topaz
Topaz is a popular coloured gemstone valued for its clarity, hardness, and attractive appearance. Blue topaz is available in several shades, ranging from pale blue to vivid and deeper blue tones. Its bright colour and excellent value make it a popular choice for jewellery.
Peridot
Peridot is a distinctive green gemstone belonging to the olivine mineral group. Unlike many gemstones, its green colour comes naturally from its chemical composition. Its fresh, vibrant appearance makes it particularly attractive when paired with yellow gold.
Garnet
Garnet is widely recognised for its rich deep red colour, although it can occur in several other shades. The traditional red variety is especially admired for its warm, elegant appearance and has long been used in jewellery.
Rhodolite
Rhodolite is a variety of garnet known for its attractive pinkish red to rose tones. It is often appreciated for its vibrant colour and brilliance, making it a beautiful choice for distinctive jewellery designs.
Moonstone
Moonstone is known for its soft, luminous appearance and distinctive interaction with light. It has been valued in jewellery for centuries and is often associated with the mystery and beauty of the moon. Fine blue moonstone is particularly sought after for its elegant appearance.
Pearl
Pearls are naturally formed within molluscs and are renowned for their lustrous surface and elegant appearance. Freshwater pearls are widely used in jewellery and can complement both silver and gold designs. Pearls are delicate and require careful handling and cleaning to maintain their natural lustre.
Hematite
Hematite is a mineral form of iron oxide known for its distinctive metallic shine and polished appearance. Unlike many gemstones, it is opaque and does not display the same light refraction. Its dark metallic character makes it an appealing choice for unique and contemporary jewellery.
Onyx
Onyx is a form of banded chalcedony containing quartz and is available in several colours, including black, white, and red. When polished, onyx develops a smooth and striking shine, making it an attractive gemstone for a variety of jewellery designs.
Amethyst
Amethyst is the purple variety of crystalline quartz and ranges in colour from soft lilac to deep purple. It is widely appreciated for its vibrant colour and is available in larger sizes at relatively accessible prices. Its timeless appearance has made it a popular gemstone throughout the history of jewellery.
Citrine
Citrine is a yellow variety of crystalline quartz, ranging from soft golden shades to deeper orange and brown tones. It is valued for its warm colour, affordability, and availability in larger sizes. Citrine creates a striking appearance when set in either silver or gold.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most colourful gemstones, occurring in an impressive range of shades from colourless to black. It can display everything from delicate pastel tones to rich, deep colours, with some stones featuring more than one colour within the same gem.
Cubic Zirconia
Cubic zirconia is a bright and affordable synthetic gemstone commonly used as an alternative to diamond. Also known as CZ, it is the only synthetic stone in our collection. High quality cubic zirconia can provide exceptional brilliance and is available in a variety of colours, including lilac, pink, and light blue.