One of the important considerations when I design a ring for a client is to discuss the band type to have as part of the ring. This is...

I’m often asked by my clients what the trends for jewellery are and what kind of metals they should choose. Hence, I decided to share my...

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute announces a new Colour of the Year. In 2018, it was Ultra Violet, a provocative shade of purple....

The wedding ring – traditionally and even in modern times – is a symbol of love and fidelity. It is believed that the practice of wearing...

Find out which gemstone setting style is best for your gemstone and jewellery and how a consultation with jeweller Joanne L works

Sapphires ! The royal and romantic gemstone which is the birthstone of September. Find out more about what makes sapphires so sought after.

Emerald is the birthstone of May. Together with the gemstones sapphire and ruby, it is one of the Big 3 after the diamond.

Not many people have the opportunity to touch, feel and create diamond and precious gemstone encrusted jewellery everyday - so I count...

The birthstones for November are Citrine and Topaz. They are fairly abundant and easily available in large sizes. Citrine is the golden...

Whenever I tell people that I am a jeweller or a jewellery designer who customises fine jewellery and sells gemstones, the first reaction...

JANUARY - GARNET If you, like me, are lucky to be born in January, then Garnet is our birthstone. This beautiful stone can be found in a...

Happy February everyone! The birthstone of February is the super popular Amethyst, which is a purple coloured quartz. It can be found in...