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Sep 04 2017
Sapphire: Facts on the September Birthstone
Now that it's September, it's time to give you some useful information and interesting facts about this month's birthstone: sapphire! How did sapphire get its name?Sapphire is a variety of the...
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Jun 07 2017
Introducing the exciting new member of our gemstone collection: the imperial topaz!
The imperial topaz is also known as ‘precious topaz’, as it is the most sought-after and rarest natural topaz. It represents less than 0.5% percent of facet-grade topaz found in...
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Jul 10 2016
Go the extra mile for your loved one with a custom-made engagement ring
Nothing says thoughtful like an engagement ring you have designed yourself. The very best part of running Gemstones Brazil is being an intrinsic part of creating the perfect ring for...
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Jul 04 2016
July's birthstone is Ruby
It won't surprise you to know that rubies are known as the "king of gemstones" in Sanskrit ('ratnaraj'). They are endlessly regal - indeed, it is the most prominently-featured stone in...
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May 09 2016
June's birthstone is Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a real treat of a gemstone: in different lights it undergoes an almost supernatural colour change. Depending on the chemical composition of the gemstone, Alexandrite tends to be...
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Apr 09 2016
Celebrating HM Elizabeth I's birthday with a look at the gemstones of the Crown Jewels
The 141 artefacts which make up the British Crown Jewels date to the Reformation almost 400 years ago; there are crowns and sceptres, orbs and swords, all containing some of...
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Apr 02 2016
April's birthstone is crystal quartz
April's birthstone is really diamond, but as we do not stock that, we wanted to explore the best alternative: crystal quartz! Quartz can come in a variety of shades and colours...
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