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Gemstone Guide by Merci Maman

STONE GUIDE

Whether it’s the month they were born, a lucky charm or their favourite colour, discover the meaning behind our gemstones and birthstones and add a splash of colour to your personalised jewellery. We are committed to sourcing our gemstones in a responsible and moral way. Our suppliers are members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), an organisation that promotes ethical, social and environmental practices throughout the jewellery supply chain.

GEMSTONES

Discover the meaning behind each of our colourful gemstones. Choose a semi-precious stone to be paired with your hand engraved memories, names or dates to make your jewellery even more personal to you.

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	Blue Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Part of the quartz family, blue chalcedony has an elegant hue ranging from a light to medium colour intensity. Associated with nurturing, this stone encourages reflection and careful decision making.
	Pink Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Pink Chalcedony is a stone of optimism, joy and nurturing, making it particularly popular for raising children. Closely linked to quartz and typically quite opaque in colour, this sweet stone’s main quality is to encourage love.
	Aqua Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Used in jewellery for over 3,000 years, aqua chalcedony ranges from pale green to pale blue and has a gentle, calming energy. It is often thought to provide protection.
	Lapis Lazuli Sourced: Afghanistan, Chile, Russia Meaning: The name lapis lazuli means ‘blue stone’, with an enchanting deep colour and golden flecks. Lapis Lazuli is a stone of wisdom, truth and protection. It is also the stone to celebrate a 9th Anniversary.
	Green Onyx Sourced: Australia, Brazil and USA Meaning: A vibrant green colour, onyx has the power to relieve your worries, tension, stress and fears. According to legend, green onyx was used as protection against evil spirits and it is also widely associated with the goddess Venus and fertility.
	Labradorite Sourced: Canada, Scandinavia, USA, Madagascar Meaning: Blueish grey in colour, Labradorite features iridescent flashes of peacock blue, gold, pale green, or coppery red. First discovered in Labrador, Canada, Labradorite is a stone of transformation, helping to banish fears and insecurities, strengthening self-esteem.
	Moonstone Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: A mystical stone that captures colours of gold, blue, green, pink and yellow light. As ancient as the moon itself, Moonstone can inspire, heal, bring energy to the mind and body.
	Malachite Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: For that one person who has gone or is going through some big changes in their life. Worn to offer clarity and patience in times when it is needed.
	Amazonite Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: To reflect their soothing and nurturing nature, Amazonite resonates a calming and tranquil energy to those who wear it.
	Black onyx Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: Worn as a symbol of protection Black Onyx honours the energy and personal power that comes with facing our fears.
	Red Jasper Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: A vibrant stone that is full of ground earth energy. It is said to increase self-confidence and emotional protection.

	Blue Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Part of the quartz family, blue chalcedony has an elegant hue ranging from a light to medium colour intensity. Associated with nurturing, this stone encourages reflection and careful decision making.
	Pink Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Pink Chalcedony is a stone of optimism, joy and nurturing, making it particularly popular for raising children. Closely linked to quartz and typically quite opaque in colour, this sweet stone’s main quality is to encourage love.
	Aqua Chalcedony Sourced: Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia Meaning: Used in jewellery for over 3,000 years, aqua chalcedony ranges from pale green to pale blue and has a gentle, calming energy. It is often thought to provide protection.
	Lapis Lazuli Sourced: Afghanistan, Chile, Russia Meaning: The name lapis lazuli means ‘blue stone’, with an enchanting deep colour and golden flecks. Lapis Lazuli is a stone of wisdom, truth and protection. It is also the stone to celebrate a 9th Anniversary.
	Green Onyx Sourced: Australia, Brazil and USA Meaning: A vibrant green colour, onyx has the power to relieve your worries, tension, stress and fears. According to legend, green onyx was used as protection against evil spirits and it is also widely associated with the goddess Venus and fertility.
	Labradorite Sourced: Canada, Scandinavia, USA, Madagascar Meaning: Blueish grey in colour, Labradorite features iridescent flashes of peacock blue, gold, pale green, or coppery red. First discovered in Labrador, Canada, Labradorite is a stone of transformation, helping to banish fears and insecurities, strengthening self-esteem.
	Moonstone Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: A mystical stone that captures colours of gold, blue, green, pink and yellow light. As ancient as the moon itself, Moonstone can inspire, heal, bring energy to the mind and body.
	Malachite Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: For that one person who has gone or is going through some big changes in their life. Worn to offer clarity and patience in times when it is needed.
	Amazonite Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: To reflect their soothing and nurturing nature, Amazonite resonates a calming and tranquil energy to those who wear it.
	Black onyx Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: Worn as a symbol of protection Black Onyx honours the energy and personal power that comes with facing our fears.
	Red Jasper Sourced: Sri Lanka and India Meaning: A vibrant stone that is full of ground earth energy. It is said to increase self-confidence and emotional protection.

BIRTHSTONES

Whether it’s your favourite colour or you want to represent your birth month, find the birthstone personal to you. Available in 12 colours, discover the special meaning behind yours and make your jewellery as unique as you are.

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	January - Red Garnet A January birthday is celebrated with Garnet. This beautiful stone symbolises peace, good health and happiness. Red Garnet is also the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage.
	February - Amethyst Amethyst brings a beautiful deep purple and is often associated with qualities of peace, courage and stability. Amethyst is a popular choice for bridal jewellery because of its religious symbolism.
	March - Aqua Chalcedony To be born in March is to be spoilt with the mysterious Aqua Chalcedony. A light but misty blue stone often thought to provide healing powers and nurturing ability...and of course it is particularly pretty.
	April - Crystal The lucky April-born souls have crystal as their birthstone. An alternative to diamonds with a modern twist for contemporary jewellery designs. Crystal is also the stone chosen to represent a 10th wedding anniversary.
	May - Green Onyx Striking and vibrant, Green Onyx has many qualities such as boosting confidence, increasing courage and attracting positive energy. Perfect for May babies and 7th anniversaries, it looks beautiful set in both 925 Sterling Silver or 18K Gold Plated.
	June - Mother of Pearl Lucky June babies are represented by the bright and beautiful Mother of Pearl which symbolises sensitivity and adaptability. Alternatively, Mother of Pearl is the perfect stone to feature in a 30th Wedding Anniversary gift.
	July - Orange Chalcedony July's bold Orange Chalcedony is associated with luck and safety. A vibrant orange colour that is warmed by 18K Gold Plated or highlighted by a 925 Sterling Silver setting. Celebrate a 12th wedding anniversary with this fiery stone.
	August - Peridot Also known as “the Evening Emerald”, Peridot is said to possess healing properties that protect against nightmares, ensuring peace and happiness. Babies born in August are lucky to be guarded by Peridot’s good fortune. Celebrate a 16 year anniversary with this elegant stone.
	September - Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is the modern birthstone for September. A deep blue, speckled with beautiful gold flecks, it is believed to enhance awareness and creativity as well as being associated with harmony, wisdom and truth. Celebrate a 9th anniversary with this beautifully detailed stone.
	October - Pink Tourmaline The lucky Librans and Scorpio's are represented by Pink Tourmaline. Promoting compassion, tolerance, love and tenderness, this wonderfully pink stone comes in many different shades - perfect for girly girls!
	November - Citrine November’s birthstone is the sunny Citrine. Bringing calming energies, warmth and fortune to those who wear it, Citrine is also known as the “healing quartz” for its ability to comfort and soothe. Celebrate 13 years of married life with this happy stone.
	December - Blue Topaz Symbolic of wisdom and longevity, December’s birthstone ranges in hues from deep blue to paler sky blue. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave strength to the wearer and it is often associated with the celebration of a 4th wedding anniversary.

BIRTHSTONES

	January - Red Garnet A January birthday is celebrated with Garnet. This beautiful stone symbolises peace, good health and happiness. Red Garnet is also the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage.
	February - Amethyst Amethyst brings a beautiful deep purple and is often associated with qualities of peace, courage and stability. Amethyst is a popular choice for bridal jewellery because of its religious symbolism.
	March - Aqua Chalcedony To be born in March is to be spoilt with the mysterious Aqua Chalcedony. A light but misty blue stone often thought to provide healing powers and nurturing ability...and of course it is particularly pretty.
	April - Crystal The lucky April-born souls have crystal as their birthstone. An alternative to diamonds with a modern twist for contemporary jewellery designs. Crystal is also the stone chosen to represent a 10th wedding anniversary.
	May - Green Onyx Striking and vibrant, Green Onyx has many qualities such as boosting confidence, increasing courage and attracting positive energy. Perfect for May babies and 7th anniversaries, it looks beautiful set in both 925 Sterling Silver or 18K Gold Plated.
	June - Mother of Pearl Lucky June babies are represented by the bright and beautiful Mother of Pearl which symbolises sensitivity and adaptability. Alternatively, Mother of Pearl is the perfect stone to feature in a 30th Wedding Anniversary gift.
	July - Orange Chalcedony July's bold Orange Chalcedony is associated with luck and safety. A vibrant orange colour that is warmed by 18K Gold Plated or highlighted by a 925 Sterling Silver setting. Celebrate a 12th wedding anniversary with this fiery stone.
	August - Peridot Also known as “the Evening Emerald”, Peridot is said to possess healing properties that protect against nightmares, ensuring peace and happiness. Babies born in August are lucky to be guarded by Peridot’s good fortune. Celebrate a 16 year anniversary with this elegant stone.
	September - Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli is the modern birthstone for September. A deep blue, speckled with beautiful gold flecks, it is believed to enhance awareness and creativity as well as being associated with harmony, wisdom and truth. Celebrate a 9th anniversary with this beautifully detailed stone.
	October - Pink Tourmaline The lucky Librans and Scorpio's are represented by Pink Tourmaline. Promoting compassion, tolerance, love and tenderness, this wonderfully pink stone comes in many different shades - perfect for girly girls!
	November - Citrine November’s birthstone is the sunny Citrine. Bringing calming energies, warmth and fortune to those who wear it, Citrine is also known as the “healing quartz” for its ability to comfort and soothe. Celebrate 13 years of married life with this happy stone.
	December - Blue Topaz Symbolic of wisdom and longevity, December’s birthstone ranges in hues from deep blue to paler sky blue. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz gave strength to the wearer and it is often associated with the celebration of a 4th wedding anniversary.