Posted on July 29 2020
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Posted on April 30 2018
Whites always word. No matter where you live, and what the weather. Keep your clothing simple, and your let your accessories do all the talking.
Posted on January 30 2018
Hello my lovelies,
We have had a crazy busy November and December 2017.
We've had on...
Posted on December 01 2017
One of the benefits of having sole control over my business is the joy of interacting w...
Posted on November 01 2017
Before the 20th century, all gems in the brown, orange, and yellow colour range were called topaz. Modern gemology was only recognized as a science in the 1930s. Today we know that topaz and brown quartz are actually two different gemstones. Citrine is less likely to be confused with Topaz today, but it does happen.
Posted on November 01 2017
It’s pretty clear when you first meet Anaita Thakkar from the stunning jewellery brand Lustre, that she absolutely loves what she does. And why wouldn’t she? Anaita’s passion in working with gemstones shines through in her work and we managed to pin her down for a few minutes for a quick chat
Posted on September 24 2017
Through the ages referred to as, ‘The tears of Zeus”, and believed by the Bedouins to be filled with Lightning, the kaleidoscopic play of colour trapped within Opals has made them a source of fascination for centuries.
Most modern references suggest it is adapted from the Sanskrit word "Upala” which literally translates to the word “jewel”. The argument for the Sanskrit origin is strong. The term first appears in Roman references around 250 BC, at a time when the opal was valued above all other gems. The word itself has two meanings, one is related to "seeing" and forms the basis of the English words like "opaque"; the other is "other" as in "alias" and "alter". It is claimed that opalus combined these uses, meaning "to see a change in colour".
Posted on August 08 2016
The Return of the Power Lunch. Pin Striped pants, a perfect white shirt, low heels to keep you walking all day, neutral makeup and a Killer Necklace.
Posted on July 07 2016
High on my lust list is the perfect pair of bad ass paint splattered jeans for the summer. Haven't yet found them, but know exactly what cuffs and accessories I would pair them with. I personally own these cuffs in every gemstone combo that we makes them in, and find that they pair perfectly with just about any look.
Posted on July 02 2016
Ever have that feeling when you're wearing black and white ( I frequently do ), that whilst it's timeless and classic, it's also occasionally, boring? Spice up that look with a bold necklace in a punchy colour. Put on that red lip, keep everything else neutral and you're out the door.
Posted on June 01 2016
June is one of the few months, that counts 3 gemstones as its birthstone. For a...
Posted on May 25 2016
Ah, the white shirt. The workhorse of wardrobe staples. I find myself buying about 8 a year, wearing them out, and promptly replacing them the following year. That I love white is an understatement and the classic white button down pretty much goes with everything. Even though my "everything" seems to comprise of jeans largely.
Dress it up with heels, an unusual necklace, and a bold cuff.
Posted on May 23 2016
Date night? Movie night? Just having a coffee with your girlfriends?
This necklace is perfect for all those occasions. In delightful shades of the earth and the sky, its like a Hubble telescope picture of our planet. Part of our Boho Collection which pretty much sold out right away, I still love these colors.
Posted on April 15 2016
Lapidary, the art of working or cutting in stone, only applies to working with small ge...
Posted on April 01 2016
You might be asking……. because Boho chic is one of the biggest trends to hit us this ye...
Posted on April 01 2016
Symbolic of eternal love, and thought to be one of the hardest substances on the glob...
Posted on March 01 2016
Nearly all Aquamarines on the market have been heat treated to enhance the colour. In meeting with the consumer preference for aquamarines in deep blue, the stones are heated near 800 degrees Fahrenheit, which causes the blue colour to emerge and the yellow/green tones to disappear. As a gemstone, they work equally beautifully set in silver or gold. Many aquamarine stones are virtually free of inclusions and their lustre is vitreous or glass-like.
Posted on November 01 2015
Running your own business is challenging, but never boring. And that fits me just fine. I could never be the person that works regular hours, and sees the same people around me every single day. That would be soul destroying.
Posted on September 30 2014
Having sold jewellery directly for over 3 years now, I have met with so many women - ...