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August Birthstone: Peridot

We love the sun-kissed colour of the August birthstone: Peridot.The earliest finds we know of were in Egypt and it is rumoured to have been Cleopatra’s favourite gem. One look...
August 08, 2023 — Nicole van der Wolf
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Is it Green Beryl or Emerald?

It's March and the perfect time to have a closer look at aquamarine - the birthstone for March. It is well known for its colour - ranging from a greenish...
March 07, 2023 — Nicole van der Wolf
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