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The collection at Berganza is comprised of a myriad of vintage and antique jewellery pieces which have all been crafted by hand
Amethyst is a gemstone with a long-standing history, and highly coveted, as there is no other hue quite like it within the gem world
The alluring amethyst is a gemstone from the quartz family. It varies in shades ranging from pale lilac to deep violet, and boasts a rich history tied to mythology and royalty...
Discover the history of this verdant gem.
Described as one of the oldest cutting techniques for gemstones, cabochons have been viewed in jewellery since ancient times
A selection of pieces featuring the ultimate summertime gemstone.
The story of the asscher cut diamond is one not without its trials and tribulations and exemplifies the evolution of diamond cuts.
Boldness, modernity, and drama, wrapped up in sleekness and sophistication defined the Art Deco era, explore the geometric stone cuts developed in this era....
Demantoid is one variety of many from the garnet group of gemstones
Reflective, durable, scintillating and alluring, no other gemstone has enjoyed the worldwide fame and acclaim like the diamond
Watch our video about emeralds, one of the most precious gemstones used in antique jewellery.
Most diamonds are white and range from colourless through to light yellow. Fancy colour diamonds are yellow and brown diamonds that exhibit colour beyond the Z range
Celebrate Spring with Nature’s Colours
Throughout the history of gemstone mining there have been certain sources which have been prized above all others for producing the most beautiful stones.
Those born in the month of June are fortunate enough to be able to call pearls their birthstone.
A collection of jewels featuring this sea blue gem.
We ask Zoe of all the gemstones which is her favourite....
Citrine is one of the most valuable and popular gemstones in the quartz group
If you were born in the month of October, you are lucky to have opal as your birthstone! An undeniably majestic gem with a fascinating history, opals are certainly a sight to behold
However due to our increasing taste for individuality, it is no surprise that the perhaps lesser known gemstones are becoming more and more popular.
News of the engagement of the Queen's granddaughter, Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank has seized the world by storm
Phenomenal gemstones are those which exhibit special optical characteristics, beyond their usual beauties.
In this job it is very easy to become accustomed to the extraordinary. Every day we are fortunate enough to handle some of the finest jewels mankind has ever made.....
Pigeon blood rubies are known for their striking beauty and their rarity, learn more about these beautiful gemstones...
The colour of a gemstone is arguably the most important factor when determining value. Hue, tone and saturation are assessed in harmony, and rubies with the perfect gem colour are given the status ‘pigeon’s blood’.
It may surprise some to know that diamonds can in fact exhibit any colour of the spectrum from yellow to pink and even blue
Discover the history of this most popular coloured stone
Spinel is probably a gemstone that you may not have heard of. Or maybe you have heard of it, but you cannot place it on a spectrum of value and desirability?
Tourmaline has a long and colourful history, with the ancient Egyptians believing its wide variety of colours resulted from travelling along the rainbow
Diamonds have been unearthed in India since the 4th century BC or earlier!
For centuries, diamonds and diamond rings have been given and worn not just symbols of love, but as beautiful objects of desire.
Diamonds have been prized for their unique physical attributes for millennia,
The island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon has the greatest concentration of gem deposits in the world
Burma, today known as Myanmar, is known to have produced some of the world's most valuable and beautiful gemstones.
The September birthstone is the beautiful sapphire. Find out everything about the September birthstone, from sapphire's meaning and more…
Turquoise is a blue-green copper-aluminium phosphate mineral, and has a long history as one of the world’s most ancient gemstones!
Diamonds have a long and illustrious history, and over the past century have become synonymous with engagement rings
