Augustine Jewels Blog

It took centuries for this beautiful gemstone to be recognised for what it is - has justice be done since?

Opal has fascinated people for millenia - from Pliny the Elder to Shakespeare, the list of names engaged with this mysterious gemstone is long and noble.

This month, we are learning more about the fascinating geological history of the gorgeous, deep blue birthstone of September: Sapphire.

Acquiring knowledge of the vast cultural and historical background of gemstones make us appreciate them even more.

In this post, we'll be talking about the three birthstones of the month of August: Peridot, Sardonyx and Spinel.

Unlike any other gemstones, pearls are very unique in the way they are created within nature. Most gemstones form through exertion to a high pressu...

The amethyst is the most valued member of the Quartz family, and was similar in value to both ruby and emerald until the beginning of the 20th cen...

Citrine is a member of the Quartz family and has been used in jewellery for thousands of years. The yellow-orange colour of citrine is due to a sm...

Diamonds are a particularly special gemstone, as they are the only type to be composed of a single element: carbon. This unique trait gives them ex...

The ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone, formed from the mineral corundum. This mineral, which sapphires are also made from, is colourless in its ...

Choosing an engagement ring as a symbol of your love is always a hard choice if you don’t know where to start. Has there been a moment where you thought...

In this month's Birthstone Series we are looking into the gemology and the symbolic meanings of the June Birthstones. Yes that is right, June ha...