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The saying is April showers bring May flowers.  It also brings a variety of new green colours with all the budding trees and the rebirth of our lawns. But more than this, May also has as its birthstone, the emerald - a green variety of the crystal beryl.  This colour is the result of traces of chromium. The intensity of the colour and the internal feathers will in large part be related to where the stones originated.  Brazilian and Transvaal stones tend to be lighter in colour while those from Colombia and Siberia tend to a darker green.  Small differences...

March is a month of change. It usually starts with cold and wind. Over four weeks, this turns to longer and warmer days and the anticipation of new and fresh growth. Green is everywhere by the end of the month as it is about mid-month with St. Patrick's Day. So I will focus on green stones for this month. The first to come to mind is the emerald. Some of the best stones still come from Columbia as they have done for the last three hundred years. These are the stones one sees in many antiques Spanish jewels. They have...

“A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.” – Pantone Website When I saw the colour announcement I was so happy! Such a strong and vibrant colour choice really sends a message for the upcoming year. 2018 will be unabashedly loud and unapologetic. We will see a shift from pink gold back to yellow and white gold again for the stark contrast. Think of bright purple with yellow gold and maybe some soft white pearls to go alongside – cohesive and timeless. An example of...

Well the snow is here and with it our plans for the holiday season get into full swing. The month of December is the time you can wear the biggest and the best. If you don’t use it now, when will you use it? This is the time for a more formal look: black, navy, red, silver, grey and gold. Just about any piece of jewellery you have can be worn at this time: bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, pendants and rings. Each should be looked at as items to complete an outfit. I find this time of the year is...

November is a month of transition and preparation. We transition from the warmer fall months to a cooler time and the preparation for the full onset of winter. One morning in November, we wake up and snow is on the ground. At the same time, as we prepare for the snow, we look forward to whichever holidays we celebrate in December; celebrations which revolve around family, feasting and gifts.  We want to look our best, and for us, as jewellers, this is also a time for preparation to assist our clients make the best use of the jewellery they may...