It's a minefield out there! We are often asked this question as more and more people are interested in natural crystals and more and more companies are selling crystals, both real and fake. Fakes abound so it really is ‘buyer beware’. The other thing to be wary about is the quality of the stone. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do yourself to check. Firstly, before you purchase, do check the site you are choosing. Where is the seller based and does the seller have a good record? If the crystal seems very cheap, it could be a fake, but not always. Crystals are mined and go through m ..read more

Wearing a colourful eye-catching piece of jewellery can be just the lift you and your outfit needs. A stunning, chunky piece will make an old outfit look new and trendy. Mix different textures and colours for a really unique look. Mix different necklaces and layer them together. Here are our top tips to help you stand out from the crowd. Keep your look sleek to let the statement necklace do all the talking.   Try not to wear earrings unless they're very small as they will make the whole look ‘too much’. Small rings and bracelets can look good. A statement necklace can add a pop of colour to a ..read more

December birthdays have two birthstones, Tanzanite & Turquoise, which have one thing in common…they come in shades of blue. Turquoise also comes in a beautiful blue/green colour too.   Turquoise is thought to have the longest history as a gemstone used in jewellery. The pharaohs and other rulers of ancient Egypt adorned themselves with it. Chinese artisans carved it more than 3,000 years ago. Today's turquoise comes mainly from Iran, New Mexico and China. Turquoise is believed to possess many beneficial powers, like bringing health and good fortune. From the 13th century on, it was believe ..read more

October birthdays are lucky to have 2 magnificent birthstones - the Opal and the Tourmaline. Click to see our October Birthstone Collection> Opal The name of the Opal is believed to have originated in India (the source of the first Opals brought to the Western world), where in Sanskrit it was called upala, a “precious stone".   Opals come in a wide range of colours and can be iridescent with the dramatic play-of-colour inspiring writers to compare them to fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins once believed Opals held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greek ..read more