Gemstone Guide
Discover the character, colour and natural qualities of the gemstones used in fine jewellery. From timeless sapphires and emeralds to distinctive colour-changing stones, every gemstone brings its own identity to a piece.
Deep Colour.
Distinctive Character.
Sapphire is one of fine jewellery's most enduring gemstones, valued for its intense colour and exceptional durability.
Although best known for its blue varieties, sapphire can also occur in pink, yellow, white and other colours. Saturation, clarity and cut all contribute to the stone's final appearance.
Nature's Most
Iconic Green.
Emerald is instantly recognisable for its characteristic green colour and distinctive natural internal structure.
Tone and colour saturation are especially important in emeralds. Natural inclusions are common and form part of the individual character of each stone.
Intense Red.
Timeless Strength.
Ruby combines vivid red colour with exceptional hardness, making it one of the great classic gemstones of fine jewellery.
Ruby belongs to the corundum mineral family and receives its colour from chromium. Fine examples are prized for vivid, balanced red colour.
Clear Tones.
Serene Light.
Aquamarine is known for its delicate light-blue and blue-green tones and its fresh, elegant appearance.
A member of the beryl family, fine aquamarine can display exceptional clarity, allowing light to travel cleanly through the stone.
Diamond Light.
Defined by Colour.
Yellow diamonds are among the most recognisable varieties of naturally coloured diamonds.
Their yellow colour is associated with nitrogen within the diamond's crystal structure. Increasing colour intensity produces a stronger and more distinctive appearance.
A Character
Changed by Light.
Alexandrite is renowned for its remarkable ability to display different colours under different lighting.
It may appear greener in daylight and shift towards reddish or purplish tones under warmer artificial light. This colour-change effect defines the stone's character.
Vivid Colour.
Modern Elegance.
Pink sapphire combines sapphire's exceptional durability with sophisticated shades of pink.
Its colour can range from delicate pastel pink to intense fuchsia. Its hardness also makes it a compelling choice for jewellery designed to be worn regularly.
Vivid.
Naturally Green.
Peridot is distinguished by its characteristic yellow-green colour and naturally vibrant appearance.
Unlike many coloured gemstones, its colour is intrinsic to its mineral composition and retains its distinctive green character under different lighting conditions.
Purple in Its
Most Iconic Form.
Amethyst ranges from soft lavender to rich purple and is one of the best-known members of the quartz family.
Its clarity and distinctive colour allow it to work beautifully in both classic and contemporary jewellery.
Warm Tones.
Radiant Character.
Citrine is known for warm shades ranging from yellow through golden and honey tones.
A member of the quartz family, its warm colour and clarity make it a distinctive choice for colourful contemporary jewellery.
Two Colours.
One Stone.
Bi-colour tourmaline displays a natural transition between two colours within a single crystal.
Combinations such as green and pink can create distinctive natural compositions, giving each gemstone an individual appearance.
Tones Transformed
by Light.
Zultanite is distinguished by its ability to display different warm, natural tones under different light sources.
It may appear greener or champagne-toned in daylight, while warmer artificial light can reveal brown, bronze or pinkish tones.
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