Emerald tends to have numerous inclusions and surface breaking fissures. Unlike diamond, where the loupe standard, i.e. 10X magnification, is used to grade clarity, emerald is graded by eye. Thus, if an emerald has no visible inclusions to the eye (assuming normal visual acuity) it is considered flawless.

The emerald is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus. It was thought to preserve love. The emerald has long been the symbol of hope.

The correct name for Emerald is Beryl, but there are different colors of beryl. Emerald green is known as the color as well as the stone.

  May Gemstone poem – the Emerald

“Who first beholds the light of day
In spring’s sweet, flower month of May
And wears an Emerald all her life
Shall be a loved and a loving wife.”

Amethyst varies in colour from a pale lilac to a deep purple colour and even green! Ancient belief held that anyone who wore amethyst could not become intoxicated.

Amethyst is also the zodiac gemstone for Pisces.

The flower for the month of february is a violet or primrose, so for a lovely gift idea why not purchase an amethyst piece of jewellery and the flower to co-ordinate with the month??

Pop in and see us for many more february gift ideas as well as the ones shown on our website.

January’s birthstone is Garnet.

Garnet gemstones are traditonally a deep burgandy red colour but Garnet gemstones are also avaliable in shades of yellow, green, purple and brown.

The Garnet gemstone can be known as the stone of purity and truth as well as a stone of love and compassion.

In December 1996 a student in central Australia discovered what is thought to be the largest ever single Garnet gemstone measuring almost 100 feet across!

We can produce many items of jewellery which can include any of these gemstones. Tanzanite is very popular due to its colour range from pale lilacs and lavenders to a deep inky blue purple.

Here are some fantastic Tanzanite gift ideas -

P370, 9ct tanzanite and diamond pendant & chain £159.00

E118, 9ct white gold tanzanite stud earrings, £149.00

TA1, 18ct white gold tanzanite & diamond ring, £375.00

The Topaz gemstone comes in various different colours, the more popular colour you associate Topaz with is either a Sky Blue Topaz or a London Blue Topaz. The Citrine gemstones gets it’s name from its lemon-yellow colour. Although some citrine stones can have a slight yellow colour with a tint of a reddish-brown colour.

Topaz can be known as a soothing, empathetic stone that will direct energy to the place its most needed. Topaz is a promoter of truth and forgiveness.

Citrine has been known as the Stone of the Mind, as ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine stone on a elder man’s forehead it would increase his psychic power.

She is the lucky lady of our monthly prize draw which entitles him to a £75.00 voucher to spend in store.

These vouchers do not have an expiry date so she can spend them when its convienient for her.

If you wish to join our prize draw feel free to contact us at sales@ghmoore.co.uk and we can enter your details on our system.

There are a vast range of Sapphire colours starting from colourless to black. Here are some images of the various colours that are avaliable.

So to help you get organised and grab those bargains we have currently refreshed our stock with fantastic Christmas gift ideas. If you are trying to stick to a tighter budget this year and your thinking ” I cant afford jewellery gifts this year ” don’t worry at G H Moore & Son we  can cater for all budgets even though gold and other metal prices have increased, like Gents Silver Cufflinks from just £49.00 and Ladies 9ct Knot Earrings from £49.00! For the more extravagant gift we have a beautiful round brilliant cut diamond 18ct white gold necklace having a total diamond weight of 2.40cts at an amazing price of £2495.00.

Pop in store or give us a call to get help and advice on the Christmas gifts you need.

Silver Cufflinks £49.00

9ct Knot Earrings (Available in Yellow or White Gold)

18ct White Gold Diamond Necklace

The Portugese name for Black Diamond is ‘ Carbonados’ which means charcoal. Black Diamonds have a deep balck inky colour but it can also be in slight shades of grey.

The largest black diamond found weighed a staggering 3,167 carats!

We have black diamonds in stock and many more to be set – you could even choose your own. So pop in store or visit our online shop and see what you think of Black Diamonds.

Peridot

                     Peridot comes in various shades of green, starting from a pale yellow/green colour to a vibrant apple green.  The most rare forms of peridot are the Cat’s Eye Peridot and the Star Peridot.

 The word peridot can also be know as Olivine. The word peridot is derived from the Greek word peridona which means to give richness.

Peridot is the national stone of Lanzarote, they call it Olivine.

Ancient Romans were very fond of the peridot stone and nicknamed the ‘evening emerald’ as peridot will not change colour even in artificial light.

Peridot is a great colour to mix with Sky and Navy blue colours, which works well with the current colour blocking trends.

We have various peridot gemstone items of jewellery in stock and can always cater to your bespoke requirments.

Here are a couple of our peridot jewellery range.