Nothing has said to be greener than the colour of a rich green emerald. It is a sign of lush vegetation and growth which is no doubt why the month of May is seen as its birthstone.
The Diamond. The most sought after stone on Earth. How did this happen? And why the diamond? This debate has been the topic of dinner parties for ages. Most men find it absurd that a single stone can be worth so much. Yet, lay out a good quality 2-carat brilliant cut F-colour and watch how their eyes become fascinated with such an object. The brilliance and fire resulting from the light refracting through the crystal is simply astonishing
The minimalist and elegant trend can be directly attributed to Daniel Wellington’s recent phenomenal marketing campaign. If you haven’t seen it, you can check it out here. He has reinvigorated the demand for the simple gold coloured dress watch, more precisely, the black/white face with stick or roman numeral hour markers. There has always been a niche group of collectors for the vintage Patek Calatravas, Vacherons and Audemars Piguets, although, DW has brought this elegant style to the masses.
Aquamarines have been praised for thousands of years because of their beautiful greenish blue colour, mimicking the crystal clear waters we all dream of. Part of the beryl family (which includes emeralds), aquamarines have an amazing glass-like luster while retaining high hardness, making them an ideal candidate for jewellery.
