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 exceptional chemical purity. The crystals are formed under high temperature and pressure conditions, at least 100 miles below the earth’s surface. This ...

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 purest form. Ruby’s vibrant red colour stems from the element chromium and the concentration of this determines the intensity of the colour. Known as ...

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 has several designated birthstones: the Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. With so many beautiful options, individuals with June birthdays can have...

At Augustine Jewels we have a selection of birthstones in our collection to accompany each birth month - each possessing a unique meaning and a symbolic significance throughout history. The popularity of birthstones dates back to ancient times when many civilisations believed that gemstones had ...

2020 jewellery is made to impress, with statement pieces continuing as a common thread from 2019. Year by year, jewellery seems to acquire more and more attention, becoming the star of a whole outfit. From the glamorous catwalks to everyday life, eyes are captured by big sizes, geometric pieces, ...

A ring is not just an accessory, but can also be an object that conveys an important message. For this reason, it can really make a difference in someone’s life when they receive a ring from a loved one! But the situation gets tricky when things don’t go conventionally. At Augustine Jewels we of...

Valentine's Day is an ancient holiday and it is celebrated every February 14th. Many of its archaic traditions have been lost over the years, but some of them are still alive today - like offering flowers, chocolates or jewellery to a loved one. And of course the predominant colour during this pe...

The jewellery and gemstone world is difficult to navigate. But there are some things that you can easily check: 1) Ask for the carat weight of the stone. You can then calculate a price per carat so that you can easily compare prices between different gemstones. 2) Ask for the origin...