AQUAMARINE - MARCH'S BIRTHSTONE
The stone is named after seawater, aquamarine’s fresh watery hue is like a cool plunge into a refreshing pool. The aquamarine as the sailor’s gem, ensuring the safe and prosperous passage...
AMETHYST - FEBRUARY'S BIRTHSTONE
Every month has its own birthstone dedicated to it, the Amethyst is the February birthstone. The actual meaning of Amethyst is “not intoxicated” – this loosely translating from a Greek word...
BIRTHSTONES & THEIR ORIGINS
Gemstones – we love them in our jewels and to wear them close. But natural gems are not just treasured for their beauty and are revered by many across the...
The Art of Ear Curation
The term 'curated ear' gets thrown around a lot these days - so what exactly does it mean? In this blog post, we explore the art of ear curation and...
Representations of Women and their jewellery in art
In the past, jewels were a way of symbolizing the position of a man in society, and to highlight their status by using their wives as a trophy, in a...
COVID 19 LOVING
The world has been engulfed in mass panic and fear as Covid-19 spreads itself across the planet and we are not immune to the effects this hysteria is bringing. Social...
Black Betty's featured gemstone
Gemstones can be as powerful & meaningful as we allow them to be - this month, we explore the incredible benefits of Black Spinel
Diamond 101
What to look for when considering a classic diamond Diamonds have long been revered for their beauty - and if you are looking to purchase one (whether for yourself or...