Archive for July, 2011
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 11 November
One of my dearest friends celebrates her birthday in November. So this post is for my beautiful friend Emma who can wear either Citrine or Topaz as her birthstone.
These deep earthy yellow Citrine Earrings from Oye Modern are full of vibrancy and life.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 10 October
Opal is the birthstone for September. Spiritually, Opals represent protection, faithfulness and loyalty, which make them a great stone to wear on your wedding day.
This striking Opal piece is designed by talented Gold Coast jewellery designers Andrew and Libby Want, and is definitely worth a closer look.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 9 September
The word Sapphire comes from the Greek word, sappheiros, and means blue stone.
Sapphires are best known for their brilliant blue colour, though trace amounts of other elements in this stone can create pink, purple, and even yellow, orange, or green colours. Sapphires in some instances, are colourless.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 8 August
Peridot is a beautiful and plentiful gem, and the only gemstone to occur in one colour, green. It ranges from bright lime and yellow green tones to brown and olive greens. It is thought Peridot may have originated in Ancient Egypt.
It is also the birthstone for August.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 7 July
The Ruby is the birthstone for July.
Rubies range in colour from the expensive deep, pure, vivid red to red stones with either pink, purple or even orange tones.
These Spanish Lace Ruby Earrings from talented Australian jewellery designer Nicole Winkler, are inspired by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, best known for her self-portraits.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 6 June
I am a huge fan of pearls but am completely struck by the chic, stylish and timeless design of these pieces from Kailis.
So if you were born in June, Pearl is your birthstone and I’m convinced if you wear any of these pieces it will be impossible for anyone to ignore you!
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 5 May
The captivating Emerald is the birthstone for May. The word Emerald comes from the Ancient Greek word for green, smaragdus.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the first known Emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC, and Cleopatra herself was known to have a passion for Emeralds.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 4 April
The Diamond is one of the best-known gemstones and it comes from the Ancient Greek word meaning unbreakable. Diamond is the birthstone of April. Diamond mythology gives victory to anyone who wears a one on their left arm.
I have three exquisite pieces featuring the beautiful Diamond from Orlando Orlandini…
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 3 March
Aquamarine is the birthstone of March. The word Aquamarine is derived from the Latin words aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning of the sea.
According to the International Colored Gemstone Association, legend says it originated in the treasure chest of mermaids, and has been regarded as the sailors’ lucky stone.
Birthstone Bonanza – Part 2 February
Part 2 of the Birthstone Bonanza is all about the beautiful Amethyst. It’s your birthstone if you were born in February.
It ranges in colour from light pinkish violet to deep purple hues.
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