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The Science Behind The Gems
Sparkly. Pretty. Glittery. Fabulous. Delicate. Exquisite. Rare. Precious. All adjectives that describe the gemstones we all see and love in a jewellers window.
BUT, there is so much more to them than outward beauty. What makes them the way they are and how can we be sure what they are?
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is the alternative birthstone for October and also the wedding anniversary stone for 8 years of marriage. Tourmaline is found in every colour of
History of Hallmarks
Hallmarking is the oldest form of consumer protection and has been in existence since the end of the 12th Century. Unfortunately names registered before the end of the 17th Century cannot be identified because a fire destroyed the London Assay Office in 1861. Below follows a summary of the main changes to hallmarking through the ages.
Sapphire – September Birthstone
45th Wedding Anniversary Gift Sapphire. A member of the corundum family. The red variety is called Ruby and all other colours are Sapphire, their name
