Beyond diamonds.
A diamond may be the traditional choice, but it is far from the only one. We work with a carefully selected range of natural coloured gemstones, each chosen for its beauty, durability, and individuality. Whether you're drawn to a deep sapphire, a vivid emerald, or something entirely unexpected, we'll source stones specifically for your piece.
Sapphire
The most practical alternative to a diamond.
Exceptionally durable and available in a remarkable range of colours, from classic royal blue to teal, champagne, peach and pink. Its hardness makes it ideal for everyday wear, including engagement rings.
Emerald
Known for its rich green colour and natural internal characteristics.
Every emerald is unique, and no two stones look exactly alike. Because emeralds are slightly softer than sapphires and diamonds, we usually recommend settings that offer additional protection.
Ruby
One of the world's most celebrated gemstones.
Rich red, timeless and incredibly durable. Ruby belongs to the same mineral family as sapphire and is perfectly suited for jewelry intended to last generations.
More than the classics
We also work with a wide selection of other gemstones, including:
- Alexandrite
- Aquamarine
- Garnet
- Opal
- Spinel
- Tanzanite
- Topaz
- Tourmaline
Natural or laboratory-created
Some coloured gemstones are also available in laboratory-created form. Where appropriate, we'll happily guide you through both natural and lab-created options, explaining the differences in appearance, rarity and price.
Sourcing
Every gemstone is individually sourced through trusted partners selected for quality and transparency. Where origin is important, such as Colombian emeralds or Burmese rubies, we'll provide that information whenever it is available. Every stone is selected for its beauty rather than simply its certificate.
Common questions
Four, traditionally: diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. Historically the trade speaks of three coloured precious stones, ruby, sapphire and emerald, with diamond treated as a category of its own.
There is no fixed list, because price depends on colour, quality, size, origin, rarity and demand. Among the most valuable are exceptional Burmese rubies, fine Colombian emeralds, rare sapphires with an intense colour, and alexandrite with a clear colour change.
Tanzanite is one of the rarest and most striking. It is prized for a blue-violet colour that shifts between blue, violet and purple depending on the light and the angle you view it from.
Sapphire is the classic blue stone. Others include aquamarine, tanzanite, blue topaz, blue tourmaline and blue spinel.
Emerald is the best known. Others include green tourmaline, green garnet, green spinel, green sapphire, and alexandrite, which can read green or blue-green in daylight.
Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, yellow tourmaline, yellow garnet and yellow beryl.
Ruby is the classic red stone. Others include red spinel, red garnet and red tourmaline. Red corundum is simply called ruby, so a red sapphire is not something we would list.
No, and it is worth knowing. A blue or green gemstone describes the colour, not the species. The same mineral often occurs in several colours: sapphire is not only blue but also pink, yellow and green.
Bespoke
Looking for something personal?
Whether you already know exactly what you're after or simply have a colour in mind, we'll source a curated selection of gemstones and guide you through the possibilities.
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