May birthstone: Emerald
The emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed to grant its wearer foresight, good fortune, and...
Why it’s important to get an insurance valuation for jewellery
And to prove the worth of your jewellery, you need an up-to-date jewellery valuation by a qualified...
April birthstone: Diamond
The most popular diamonds are white and colourless. The April birthstone is traditionally this type...
Tools of the trade – the instruments we use to assess your jewellery and precious stones
Jewellery valuation and gemmology are very specialised fields. Accurately examining and apprai...
March birthstone: Aquamarine
The cool and pale blue birthstone of those born in March, aquamarine, brings to mind fresh sea...
February birthstone: Amethyst
February’s birthstone, amethyst, comes in lilac to deep purple hues and can be cut into many...
How to choose a romantic gem, or piece of jewellery for Valentine’s Day
Want to give your sweetheart jewellery as a Valentine’s Day gift this year? The trick to pic...
What makes antique jewellery ‘antique’?
As a rule of thumb, 100 years is what it takes for a piece of jewellery to become antique. But...
January birthstone: Garnet
Many people think of a red gem when they think of garnet, the birthstone of January, but it is...
Why you should get a jewellery valuation, NZ
It’s important to get jewellery valued professionally for a range of reasons - protecting...
December birthstone: Turquoise
Brilliant blue-green turquoise is one of three birthstones for December (the others are zircon...
November birthstone: Topaz
Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine...
November birthstone: Citrine
Those with November birthdays have two beautiful birthstones to choose from: topaz and citrine...
The origin of birthstones
Historians trace its origin back to the Breastplate of Aaron, as described in the Bible. According t...
October birthstone: Tourmaline
If you were born in October, then one of your birthstones is the intriguing gemstone tourmalin...
September birthstone: Sapphire
September babies, ‘tis your season! Few gems have held our attention over millennia as well...
A quick-reference guide to caring for your gemstones
For cleaning, most gemstones will respond well to warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush at ho...
August birthstone: Peridot
Peridot is widely recognised by its brilliant green glow but the origin of the gemstone’s name is...
How diamonds are valued
Ever wondered how a diamond’s worth is determined? The 4Cs Well, it all comes down to fou...
July birthstone: Ruby
Known as the King of Precious Stones, ruby is the birthstone of people born in July. ‘Ruby’ is...
How to care for your pearls
Pearls are 2.5 to 3.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, so they are a comparatively soft gem and requ...
June birthstone: Pearl
If you were born in June, the enchanting and glowing pearl is your birthstone. The pearl, like...
The Benefits of Jewellery Valuations
When you choose to learn the true value of your jewellery pieces or your precious gemstones, you can...
