Cocktail Hour II Ring

Aquamarine has a beautiful colour

It’s a popular clear blue variety of the gemstone Beryl. It varies from a dark blue to slightly greenish blue. 

Aquamarine is particularly brilliant

As the colour is light, it’s typically well-cut to show its brilliance. It also has a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, so it’s relatively durable and scratch resistant too. 

Aquamarine is a great gift option

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March and the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary. 

Opal is a unique choice

There are many different types of opal, including white, black, fire, boulder, crystal and water. Each has its own individual colour combination and pattern, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind piece. 

Opal needs a little extra care

Although beautiful it has a hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it needs care when wearing it to ensure it doesn’t scratch or break. 

Opal makes a great gift

As the birthstone for October, it’s the ideal present to celebrate someone’s special day. 

Peridot has a unique colour

Formally known as olivine, it has a vibrant lime-green hue that works perfectly in jewellery. It works well in both necklaces and earrings. 

Peridot has a wonderful clarity

It comes with eye-clean clarity as the standard. It has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, so needs a little extra care to prevent any chips or scratches. 

Peridot is ideal for August birthdays

As well as being the month’s birthstone, it’s also the traditional 15th anniversary gemstone.

Sapphire has a rich colour

It comes in a variety of blues, as well as violet, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and intermediate hues. Some stones can also turn from blue in daylight, to purple under incandescent light. 

Sapphire is incredibly hard

It’s 9 on the Mohs scale, and second only to diamond. Its durability makes it ideal for use in an engagement ring.

Sapphire marks the milestones

It’s the birthstone for September and the gem of the 45th anniversaries, so it’s the ideal gift for celebrating special occasions. 

Tanzanite has a rich hue

Sourced near Mount Kilimanjaro, it comes in range of colours from lush blue to vibrant violet and deep purple. It naturally becomes lighter as it decreases in size due to its depth. 

Tanzanite is a slightly soft gemstone

With a hardness of only 6-7 on the Mohs scale, so care must be taken to prevent chips and scratches. 

Tanzanite is the perfect way to celebrate

It’s the birthstone for December, along with zircon, turquoise. It’s also the gem for a 24th wedding anniversary.