Summer is here, we hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather we're having! With the arrival of August the team at Augustine Jewels have been changing the shop display for a brand new birthstone. August's birthstone is a vibrant one, with it's lime green colouring and rather phenomenal sparkle, ...

Peridot Overview The Peridot is known as the rare jewel and is the birthstone of August. It comes from the Latin word "Pæderot" - Which means gem. However some believe that it is rooted from the Greek word "Peridona" which means giving plenty. Therefore, it is said that the gem is associated with...

July is here and that means only one thing…a new birthstone for a new month. This month’s beautiful birthstone is a most sought after stone, famous for it’s red colour it is of course: Ruby! Rubies feature in a few of our designs and we’re excited to have a wonderful Ruby display in store for al...

Ruby Overview The term "ruby" finds its roots in the Latin word "rubeus," meaning "red."The Latin word "rubeus" itself likely derives from the Sanskrit word "ratnaraj," which translates to "king of precious stones." This linguistic journey reflects the longstanding fascination with r...

June is here and with it comes a new birthstone: Pearl! We’re very excited about the new window display in our Notting Hill shop, it features an array of stunning pearls as well as our beautiful ‘ready to wear’ gemstone collections. Our Pearl Collection is full of unique designs and combines the...

Engagement rings are a timeless symbol of love and commitment, so it’s no wonder couples put so much thought into choosing the perfect ring. But with so many styles to choose from, finding one can be overwhelming. Fear not, lovebirds! Augustine Jewels is here to help you pick the perfect engageme...

We thought we'd challenge the friends of Augustine Jewels to see if you can tell the difference between a Kyanite and one of December's birthstones, a Tanzanite!Made through our bespoke service, this ring makes use of one of these stones. Take a guess in the comments before reading on to see if ...

What do you think of lab grown diamonds? There’s change in the air in the world of diamonds... Recently the diamond market has been flooded with lab grown diamonds. These are diamonds that are “grown” in a laboratory in a process that mirrors that of the natural world over millions of years. Thu...

Despite Opal being the official October Birthstone, in recent years Tourmaline has taken its place. This gem’s rarity relies on its vast range of colours, which is why ancient mystics believed that this gemstone inspired artistic expression – it has a colour palette for every mood. These differe...