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October Birthstones Opal Tourmaline

by Meg Rome | Oct 3, 2023 | Birth Stones, Birthstones October

October Birthstones Opal Tourmaline What are the birthstones for October and what do they mean? If you were born in October, you are lucky to have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: opal and tourmaline. Both gemstones come in a variety of colours and have...

September Birthstones Sapphire Moonstone

by Meg Rome | Aug 31, 2023 | Birth Stones, Birthstone September

September Birthstones Sapphire and Moonstone Which Birthstone is Right for You? The best way to choose a birthstone is to consider your personal preferences and beliefs. If you are drawn to the beauty and rarity of the sapphire, then it may be the right birthstone for...

August Birthstones Peridot and Sardonyx

by Meg Rome | Jul 21, 2023 | Birth Stones, Birthstones August

August Birthstones Peridot and Sardonyx If you were born in August, you have two birthstones to choose from: peridot and sardonyx. Both of these gemstones have a long and rich history, and they can add a touch of elegance and personality to your jewellery collection....

Birthstones July Ruby Onyx

by Meg Rome | Jun 23, 2023 | Birth Stones, Birthstones July

Birthstones July Ruby Onyx If you are looking for a way to celebrate your birthday in July, you might want to consider the meaning and beauty of your birthstones. July has two main birthstones: ruby and onyx. Both of these gemstones have a rich history and symbolism...

How to Buy Pearls

by Meg Rome | Jun 23, 2023 | Birth Stones, Pearls

How To Buy Pearls Pearls are one of the most elegant and timeless accessories that you can add to your wardrobe. They can enhance any outfit with their natural beauty and lustre. However, buying pearls can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for....

Birthstones June

by Meg Rome | May 9, 2023 | Birth Stones

Birthstones June If you are looking for a unique and beautiful gift for someone who was born in June, you might want to consider one of their three birthstones June: Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone. These gems have different colours, origins, and meanings, but they...

The British Crown Jewels

by Meg Rome | May 4, 2023 | Crown jewels

The United Kingdom Crown Jewels: A Royal Treasure The United Kingdom crown jewels are a collection of precious and symbolic objects that have been used by British monarchs for centuries. They include crowns, sceptres, orbs, swords, rings, spurs, robes, and other items...

March Birthstone

by Meg Rome | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized

Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in 1953. The president and people of Brazil presented her with a necklace and matching pendant earrings, set with the most amazing aquamarines and diamonds. While I have to agree this is beyond the reach of mere mortals, they really...

St Valentine

by Meg Rome | Mar 30, 2021 | St Valentine's Day

Many myths and legends surround St Valentine There seem to be many saints by this name with their lives being intertwined and their deeds attributed to each other, however, there is one fable which seems to have stuck. One St Valentine was a third-century Roman priest...

February Birthstone: Amethyst

by Meg Rome | Feb 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

View some of my beautiful Amethysts Here Amethysts are a variety of quartz often found in geodes amidst cooled lava. Their purple colouring runs the gamut from reddish purple to a bluish lilac. The finest quality is a strongly saturated reddish...