Birthstone: August

Country of Origin: Zabargad in Egypt (previously called, Topazios), Mogok in Myanmar, Australia, China, Pakistan, Tanzania, Vietnam, Arizona and Hawaii.

Meaning: Peridot is thought to bring power and influence, love, happiness and wealth to its wearer. Used for centuries as a protective talisman, it was believed to ward off evil spirits. It is also traditionally given as a gift for the 16th wedding anniversary.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

Birthstone: April

Country of Origin: Antwerp, Mumbai & Israel

Meaning: The white diamond brings longevity, clarity and powerful purity.

Provenance / Traceability:

Our non reclaimed diamonds come from mixed sources, diamonds 5mm and over come with GIA certification.
A reclaimed or recycled diamond is a diamond that was once mined or used in another piece of jewellery, and is ready to be repurposed. While this makes traceability difficult, the benefit is these stones have a minimal environmental impact as we are making use of materials which are already in existence.

Birthstone: February

Country of Origin: Brazil

Meaning: Known as the stone of peace, protection and emotional support, imbuing feelings of calmness. Astrologer Camillo Leonardi believed the amethyst enhanced intelligence and rids evil or negative thoughts.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

Birthstone: September

Country of Origin: Australia, Sri Lanka, Madagascar & Malawi

Meaning: The brilliant blue sapphire imbues its wearer with hope and healing and boosts creative expression.

Provenance / Traceability:

We source our large blue & green sapphires directly from a small mine in Queensland, Australia. The stones are cut at a facility in Thailand before they make their way to our Atelier. These stones are fully traceable and fairly traded right back to the mine, and our supplier is able to have a significant positive impact on the mining.

For our smaller (2mm and under) sapphires we have traced them back to their country of origin, and our suppliers have systems in place to ensure these gemstones are cut in facilities that meet its employment and health standards.

For other colours of sapphires, each one is sourced from different suppliers that have specific ethical provenance.

Birthstone: June

Country of Origin: China

Meaning: This seductive gem is said to offer protection and show the wearer's loyalty, generosity, integrity, and purity. Pearls are also the traditional gift of thirtieth anniversaries.

Provenance / Traceability:

Our freshwater cultured pearls are cultivated in freshwater lakes and ponds in China, which is the leading source for freshwater cultured pearls in the world.

We are working with suppliers to gain information on the environmental impact, ethical working practices and water usage.

Birthstone: January

Country of Origin: Iraq. It's also found in Brazil, USA, India, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka

Meaning: Known to be a stone of healing, and unconditional love, support emotional healing, inspire compassion and increase feelings of peace and calm. Rose Quartz is also the stone for the 5th wedding anniversary

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

Birthstone: October

Country of Origin: Brazil

Meaning: The pink tourmaline represents gentleness and compassion, it’s a heart protector. Green Tourmaline is a heart healer, moving energy and bringing strength.

Provenance / Traceability:

We source these stones from many countries so each stone has specific provenance. We are phasing in ethically sourced tourmaline from Sri Lanka, that are traceable from mine to market. Some of our designs still use stones that we are working through the traceability and supply chain of.

Birthstone: November

Country of Origin: Brazil

Meaning: Symbolizing the light of the rising sun. Energy for prosperity and inner security. A joyful stone with bright energy that enhances self-confidence and positivity, citrine is known as the success stone.

Provenance / Traceability:

We source these stones from many countries so each stone has specific provenance. We are phasing in ethically sourced citrine from Sri Lanka, traceable from mine to market. Some of our designs still use stones that we are working through the traceability and supply chain of.

Birthstone: July

Country of Origin: Myanmar, Burma

Meaning: A high energy healing stone, the ruby has been associated with passion and prosperity. Also associated with beauty and wisdom. Ruby is traditionally given for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.

Provenance / Traceability:

Our rubies are sourced from Myanmar and cut at a facility in Thailand. Our supplier's US facility runs almost entirely on solar power and it has a Verified Vendors program to ensure the suppliers it sources from meet workplace and environmental standards. We are currently working with our supplier to understand this supply chain in greater detail to ensure we are making the most ethical sourcing choice for these stones. Some of our designs still use stones from another supplier that we are working with on the traceability and supply chain of.

Birthstone: December

Country of Origin: Ancient Greece. It’s also found in the US, Australia, the UK, Madagascar, Yemen, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Canada, Germany, Pakistan, and India

Meaning: Onyx is thought to offer spiritual meanings of protection, willpower, strength, and fortune.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

Birthstone: March

Country of Origin: Brazil, Pakistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zambia and Mozambique, as well as elsewhere in Africa, the U.S, China, Myanmar, Russia and Ukraine.

Meaning: Aquamarine symbolises purity of spirit and soul, and is thought to be able to quiet water, sooth tempers and bring happiness in marriage.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

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Birthstone: April

Country of Origin: Washington, USA

Meaning: White diamond brings longevity, clarity and powerful purity.

Provenance / Traceability:

Our lab grown diamonds are grown in the USA, using clean & recyclable energy. They are certified 100% climate neutral and sustainably rated. Grown above ground, these lab grown diamonds mindfully minimise environmental damage and consumption of fossil fuels. Chemically and physically lab grown diamonds are identical to mined diamonds.

Birthstone: May

Country of Origin: Brazil

Meaning: Emeralds are known as the poet’s stone and strongly associated with magic, memory, meditation, as well as truth. It’s also the gemstone for 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.

Provenance / Traceability:

We have a longstanding relationship with our emerald supplier, the stones are sourced from a mine in Brazil. We are working on finding out further details of the mine and cutting processes and ethical standards involved.

Birthstone: November

Country of Origin: Madagascar

Meaning: Morganite represents unconditional love and is generally associated with innocence, sweetness, and romance - due to its pale pink hue. It is believed to bring compassion, promise, and healing to anyone who wears it.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.

Birthstone: September

Country of Origin: Chile

Meaning: Lapis is often used spiritually as a symbol of wisdom and truth.

Provenance / Traceability:

Our Lapis comes from Chile and has been done through our Fair Trade & Responsibly Sourced stone suppliers

Birthstone: January

Country of Origin: India, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Russia

Meaning: The birthstone for January and Aquarians, traditionally given as a gift for 2nd year wedding anniversaries, the garnet has meanings of strength and love.

Provenance / Traceability:

We source these stones from many countries so each stone has specific provenance. We are phasing in ethically sourced citrine from Sri Lanka, traceable from mine to market. Some of our designs still use stones that we are working through the traceability and supply chain of.

Birthstone: December

Country of Origin: Merelani Hills, Tanzania

Meaning: Tanzanite is thought to inspire calmness, compassion and aid in the creation of new life. It is also traditionally given as a gift for the 24th wedding anniversary.

Provenance / Traceability:

We are currently working through the traceability and supply chain of these stones, watch this space.