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Gemistry Pro: Your Pocket Guide to the World of Gemstones
The world of gemstones is vast, beautiful, and endlessly fascinating. But knowing your tourmaline from your tanzanite, or understanding what makes one sapphire more valuable than another, takes knowledge that... Read more...
New Arrivals: Fresh Loose Gemstones Now In Stock
New Arrivals: Fresh Loose Gemstones Now In Stock
A fresh selection of loose gemstones has just landed — from pale lilac amethyst and deep red garnet to colour-change alexandrite and sky blue topaz. Hand-selected for quality and character. Read more...
Eight Decades of Mastery — Celebrating Ken Harrington, Master Lapidary
There are craftsmen, and then there are masters. Ken Harrington belongs firmly in the latter category — and this week, we celebrate his 80th birthday.Eight decades of life. A lifetime devoted to stone.Ken's journey as a lapidary spans years of patient, exacting work — cutting, grinding, and polishing raw earth into objects of extraordinary beauty. Where others see a rough, unremarkable rock, Ken sees what lies within: the flash of colour, the hidden lustre, the natural architecture waiting to be revealed. That vision, honed over decades, is what makes his... Read more...
July Birthstone: The Magnificent Ruby
July Birthstone: The Magnificent Ruby
Born in July? Your birthstone is the magnificent ruby — one of the world's most prized gemstones. Discover its origins, symbolism, and timeless allure. Read more...
The Art of Lapidary: Transforming Rough Gemstones into Treasured Gems
The Art of Lapidary: Transforming Rough Gemstones into Treasured Gems
The Art of Lapidary: Transforming Rough Gemstones into Treasured Gems Behind every beautifully polished gemstone lies a fascinating craft known as lapidary. This ancient art combines skill, patience, and creativity... Read more...
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The Complete Guide to Birthstones: Meaning, History & How to Choose Yours
Discover the meaning, history, and lore behind all 12 birthstones — and find the perfect gem for every month of the year. Read more...