If you were born in the month of October, then your birthstone is the intriguing gemstone tourmaline. Tourmaline is one of two birthstones for October babies (the other is opal) and is up there among the most colourful gemstones in the world. Its name comes from the Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) term ‘turmali’, meaning ‘stone of…

If your birthday falls in September, then your birthstone is the celestial sapphire For centuries, the sapphire has been referred to as the ultimate blue gemstone. Coveted by the rich, the famous and the powerful, sapphires have long been associated with sacredness and play a part in almost every religion and mythology around the world.…

If your birthday falls in July, then your birthstone is the regal ruby. From rubeus, the Latin word for red, the beautiful red ruby is one of the most popular and valued gemstones. Symbolic of passion, protection and power, it’s apt that in ancient Sanskrit the word for ruby was ratnaraj, meaning ‘king of precious…

June’s birthstone is as unique as the people born in this month – the beautiful pearl. Taking its name rather unromantically from the Latin perna, meaning leg (more on this later), the pearl has the distinction of being the only gemstone made by a living creature.  They form when tiny irritants get stuck inside mollusc…

With just days to go until Prince Harry marries his American sweetheart Meghan Markle, speculation around the latest royal wedding is now at fever pitch. And, if their choice of a bespoke engagement ring is anything to go by, we can expect to see one or two new trends appearing in the coming months as brides…

If diamond is the daddy of the gemstone world, then emerald is surely the diva. With its intense greens, this is a stone that wants to be noticed and, throughout the ages, everyone from royalty to Hollywood’s elite have been happy to oblige.   Indeed, May’s birthstone is beloved by the rich and famous for its…

If you’re an April baby then you are lucky enough to call the queen of all gems your birthstone. We are, of course, talking about the diamond. Made of just one element – carbon – a diamond’s structure makes it almost 60 times harder than anything else found in nature and it can only be cut by…

There are many factors to consider when investing in pieces of jewellery, from your skin tone and hairstyle to your dress sense and lifestyle. Face shape is another important thing to bear in mind, as the right pieces can not only enhance your best features, but can also soften any harsher characteristics. Each person has…

Two weeks have passed and our ‘Real Love’ competition has finally come to an end. We asked you to submit your own photos of what you thought real love looked like – and you certainly didn’t disappoint. The rules of the competition allowed for many different examples of love – from the unbreakable bond between…

If your birthday falls in the month of March then your birthstone is the beautiful, versatile aquamarine. With its gorgeous range of blues and greens, it’s not hard to see why the gem was named after the Latin word for seawater, and is said to symbolise eternal life, as well as youth, hope and fidelity. In…

In honour of the month of love, Vineet looks at the top nine engagement ring trends for 2018 – these are the styles and tastes set to drive sales over the next 12 months, and there are some surprising last minute entries… OVAL SETTING: The oval ring setting has always been a favourite for many…

Brilliant 0.20Ct diamond necklace in 18K white gold Enter our Valentine’s Day Competition Giveaway “The real love is the one that makes you forget all the others.” – Marty Rubin To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year we are giving away a brilliant 0.20Ct diamond necklace in 18K white gold to the Facebook entrant who can…