Echoes of the Forge - a jeweller's blog

Amethyst: the healer’s stone of balance and calm

Amethyst: the healer’s stone of balance and calm

Amethyst is the kind of gemstone that doesn’t scream to get your attention, we are drawn to its gorgeous violet colour. For centuries it has been a favorite of healers,...

Amethyst: the healer’s stone of balance and calm

Amethyst is the kind of gemstone that doesn’t scream to get your attention, we are drawn to its gorgeous violet colour. For centuries it has been a favorite of healers,...

Gemstone spotlight: Labradorite

Gemstone spotlight: Labradorite

Gemstone Spotlight: Labradorite: the stone for transformation Legend says labradorite was born when the Northern Lights fell to earth, their colors trapped forever inside the stone. Look closely, and you’ll...

Gemstone spotlight: Labradorite

Gemstone Spotlight: Labradorite: the stone for transformation Legend says labradorite was born when the Northern Lights fell to earth, their colors trapped forever inside the stone. Look closely, and you’ll...

Gemstone spotlight: Garnet

Gemstone spotlight: Garnet

Garnet: The moody, magical babe of the gem world If Tanzanite is your dramatic fantasy heroine in a flowing gown, Garnet is her slightly feral best friend who sharpens her...

Gemstone spotlight: Garnet

Garnet: The moody, magical babe of the gem world If Tanzanite is your dramatic fantasy heroine in a flowing gown, Garnet is her slightly feral best friend who sharpens her...

Tanzanite Gemstone Spotlight: Rare, Magical & Irresistible

Tanzanite Gemstone Spotlight: Rare, Magical & I...

Why This Moody Blue-Purple Babe Deserves a Starring Role in Your Jewelry Box Let’s talk Tanzanite. No, not your ex’s mysterious new girlfriend. The other rare, alluring, deeply enchanting beauty....

Tanzanite Gemstone Spotlight: Rare, Magical & I...

Why This Moody Blue-Purple Babe Deserves a Starring Role in Your Jewelry Box Let’s talk Tanzanite. No, not your ex’s mysterious new girlfriend. The other rare, alluring, deeply enchanting beauty....

Three silver rings on a mirror - two moonstone and one aurora opal

Gemstone spotlight - moonstone, the dreamiest g...

If you’ve ever caught the soft, pearly glow of a moonstone in the right light, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say this stone feels enchanted. As a...

Gemstone spotlight - moonstone, the dreamiest g...

If you’ve ever caught the soft, pearly glow of a moonstone in the right light, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say this stone feels enchanted. As a...

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine -  the sunniest stone you’ll ever wear!

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine - the sunniest sto...

Discover the magic of citrine! This sunny gemstone is loved for its warm glow and positive energy. Learn about its metaphysical properties, scientific makeup, and care tips from a jeweler...

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine - the sunniest sto...

Discover the magic of citrine! This sunny gemstone is loved for its warm glow and positive energy. Learn about its metaphysical properties, scientific makeup, and care tips from a jeweler...