Gemstones

Imperial Topaz

Topaz

Imperial Topaz is the rarest variety of topaz, found almost exclusively in Ouro Preto, Brazil. Its warm tones range from golden yellow to rich peach and pink. The gem earned its name in the 19th century when Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil was gifted a specimen during a visit to the region.

Since then, it has been associated with royalty and distinction, admired for both its rarity and natural brilliance.

Blue Topaz

Topaz

Blue Topaz is a widely admired gemstone known for its striking clarity and cool, vibrant hues. While it occurs naturally in pale shades, it is often enhanced to achieve deeper tones such as Swiss and London blue.

Sourced from Brazil, this gemstone symbolizes calm, precision, and enduring elegance, favoured for both its beauty and versatility in fine jewelry.

Yellow Topaz

Topaz

Yellow Topaz is a naturally golden gemstone found in Brazil, known for its clarity, brilliance, and durability.

Unlike citrine, which it’s often mistaken for, Yellow Topaz is harder and rarer in its natural form. Its color comes from trace amounts of iron, giving it a rich, sunlit hue that makes each stone both elegant and resilient.

Rare Colours

Topaz

Rare topaz colours, such as the elusive pink and light gold, captivate gem enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

The pink topaz boasts a delicate blush that ranges from pale pink to vibrant rose, often fetching high prices due to its scarcity and enchanting beauty.

Amethyst

A Powerful Stone

Amethysts have the power of protection and clarity, often revered for their ability to ward off  negative energies and promote mental calmness. Traditionally, they are believed to aid in spiritual growth, serving as a bridge between the earthly and the divine.

THE VIKING COMPASS

IOLITE

Iolite, known as the "Compass," earned its name from sailors who used this gem to navigate cloudy seas. The stone displays different colours when viewed from various angles, shifting from violet-blue to pale yellow or colorless depending on the direction of light.

This property allowed Vikings to locate the sun's position through overcast skies, making it a valuable navigation tool during ocean voyages. Today, iolite's violet blue hues are often mistaken for tanzanite, though iolite lacks tanzanite's rarity and high prices. Jewelry featuring iolite is captivating as the stone appears to transform before the viewer's eyes with every movement, creating pieces that seem alive with shifting colours.

TURKISH SKY BLUE

TURQUOISE

Turquoise derives its name from the French "pierre turquoise," meaning"Turkish stone," as European traders first encountered this captivating gem through Turkish merchants who brought it from Persian mines. The stone's mesmerizing blue hues have been compared to perfect sky blue for centuries, earning it reverence across cultures as a symbol of heaven and infinite space.

This celestial connection stems from turquoise's ability to mirror the clearest summer skies, ranging from pale robin's egg blue to deep azure. Ancient civilizations believed the stone held pieces of the sky itself, explaining why turquoise adorned everything from Egyptian pharaohs' masks to Native American ceremonial pieces, forever linking earth to the heavens above TURKISH.