Clogau - Autumn and Winter 2021

182 183 AMETHYST Birthstone of February. Amethyst is said to protect and heal the wearer. AQUAMARINE Birthston to March. This beautiful gemstone evokes the tranquil blue of the ocean and is said to represent hope, health and youth. BLACK DIAMOND Treated black diamonds, to achieve consistent colour, are known to represent strength and power. BLUE SAPPHIRE Birthstone of September. Blue sapphire is one of the most sought-after and admired gemstones in all of jewellery and is the gemstone of the 5 th and 45 th anniversaries. BLUE TOPAZ Birthstone of December. Blue topaz promotes harmony and relaxation. CITRINE Birthstone of November. Citrine represents good fortune, luck and hope. The name is derived from the colour – the yellow of the lemon. DIAMOND Birthstone of April. Diamond is one of the oldest minerals in the world. EMERALD Birthstone to May. This enchanting jewel is said to represent health and vitality – and grant the wearer good fortune. GARNET Birthstone of January. Garnet offers energising qualities. It is most often a deep red, however rhodolite garnet is a lighter purple-red. GREY FRESHWATER PEARL Formed inside a mollusc shell, the beautiful grey freshwater pearl boasts a captivating hue along with the traditional mirror-like properties of the pearl. LAPIS LAZULI Due to it’s unique deep blue colour lapis lazuli represents royalty and wisdom. LONDON BLUE TOPAZ Topaz of the deepest and darkest blue, thought to help the wearer manage stress. MOONSTONE Birthstone of June. A stone representing new beginnings, Moonstone is a stone of inner growth and strength. MOTHER OF PEARL Found naturally inside the shells of oysters, mother of pearl embodies the infinite flow and energies of the ocean. ONYX The stunning onyx is said to absorb negative energy and calm fears. The name derives from the Greek for nail or claw, due to the mineral’s rich black and white streaked colours. OPAL & FIRE OPAL Birthstone of October. Formed many millions of years ago, from a combination of silica and water. PEARL Once reserved only for royalty, the pearl has been favoured by brides for centuries. PERIDOT Birthstone of August. Peridot only occurs in a yellow- green colour and is said to bring abundance, healing and prosperity. RUBY Birthstone of July. The red colour is caused by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. TURQUOISE Highly prized from ancient times thanks to its unique blue-green hue reminiscent of the ocean, this gemstone has long been held to represent enduring love and good fortune. WHITE TOPAZ Colourless and transparent, white topaz is believed to help clarify thoughts and intentions. WHITE ZIRCON Zircon resembles a diamond through its brilliant sparkle and is a seen as a symbol of good fortune. CLOGAU GEMSTONES