11 Fun Facts About Rubies

  From ruby slippers all the way from the land of OZ to the British Royal Families' crown jewels, the ruby is one of the highest-regarded coloured gemstones in the world and in certain cases, can e...

11 Fun Facts about Opal

Opal is an incredibly beautiful and mysterious stone, whose origins are still largely disputed in the jewellery industry! Believed to promote kindness, love, compassion, and generosity, it is a sto...

Brand Name Companies: Birks

Birks has become a household name in Canada and is recognized as one of the most respected jewellery companies in the country and is highly beloved by the royal family! Founded by Henry Birks in 18...

11 Fun Facts About Sapphires

For years, sapphires have been viewed as one of the most desired gemstones in the world, along with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, and there is very good reason for that. Believed to bring protecti...

Jewellery of the Edwardian Era

The Edwardian era spanned from 1890 until 1914 and, much like its predecessors, was named after England's King Edward VII. It was a time of increasing prosperity and when people broke free from th...

11 Fun Facts About Peridot

Peridot, occasionally referred to as chrysolite, is gemstone quality olivine. Its lovely green hue has been admired around the world for centuries, loved by everyone from the ancient Romans to Cleo...

An Introduction to Art Nouveau

Between the years of 1890 and 1915, the Art Nouveau movement was in full swing! Originating in France, the designers of this era thought that art should be a way of life and translated that beauti...

Brand Name Companies: Tacori

Tacori is a well known staple in the jewelry industry and is recognized around the world as one of the largest brand name companies out there. With many different styles of rings available, they h...

Jewellery of the Georgian Era

In the late 19th century, gold and precious gems availability decreased as a result of the war spreading through Europe at the time. Most of these materials were sacrificed for the war efforts, lea...

11 Fun Facts About Pearls

There are few things that evoke as much simple elegance and classic beauty as a pearl. Believed to symbolize purity, clarity, and loyalty, pearls have been highly sought after for many years. Here ...