Blog posts of '2021' 'September'

July Is Ruby Month -September 17, 2021 July’s birthstone associates its brilliant crimson colours with passion and love, making Ruby an ideal choice for an engagement ring or anniversary ring. Corundum in its purest form is colorless, but the most valuable are the red variety. The colour is caused by traces of the element chromium. Ruby is readily available in sizes up to 2 carats, but larger sizes can be harder to find. However, in its finest quality, any size ruby can be scarce.

June is Alexandrite Month -September 17, 2021 Often described by gem aficionados as “emerald by day, ruby by night,” alexandrite is the very rare color-change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. Originally discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 1830s, it’s now found in Sri Lanka, East Africa, and Brazil, but the fine material is exceptionally rare and valuable.

May is Emerald Month -September 17, 2021 May birthdays fall right in the heart of spring, and the emerald is the perfect gem to symbolise and celebrate this month. Prized for its brilliant and beautiful green colour, the emerald is often favoured by the rich and famous to wear as statement pieces for big events.

April is Diamond Month -September 17, 2021 At 530.20 carats the Cullinan I, or Star of Africa diamond is the most significant cut diamond in the world. Pear-shaped, with 74 facets, it is set in the Royal sceptre (kept with the other crown jewels in the Tower of London).

February is Amethyst Month -September 17, 2021 Executive Diamond Services presents February’s famous birthstone: The Amethyst, as featured in the Duchess of Windsor’s amethyst necklace. While the Duke and Duchess of Windsor commissioned many jewels, this stunning amethyst piece has both a love story and historic significance behind it.