History & Lore

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Diamond: April’s Birthstone – A Stone of Brilliance, Pressure and Endurance

Diamond is the birthstone for April. It also happens to be my birthstone which I very happy about! Diamonds are a gemstone synonymous with endurance, clarity, and brilliant fire. It is the hardest natural mineral on Earth, formed under immense pressure over billions of years. But beyond its brilliance and bridal associations, diamond carries a

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The History of Birthstones: A Journey Through Time and Lore

Birthstones feel like one of those things that have always existed — shiny gems tied to the month of our birthday. But the truth is far older and stranger and takes us through deserts, temples and centuries. Birthstones aren’t just jewellery. They’re what happens when myth and memory meet marketing! Twelve Stones, Twelve Tribes, and

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