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July’s birthstone is ruby, a gemstone that has come to represent love, passion, courage and emotion. It’s one of the most popular coloured gemstones and is often used in birthstone jewellery as well as popular pieces such as engagement rings.

It’s important to maintain your antique jewellery and keep it in the best condition possible. This will help it to retain its value, as well as preserving a piece of history for generations to come. When jewellery is properly looked after, its lifetime is extended and its value is maximised.

Gypsy rings were incredibly popular during the late Victorian era, particularly between 1885 and 1900. This was an aesthetic period in jewellery design, and jewellers favoured diamonds and bright gemstones: sapphires, tourmaline and emerald were especially popular.

Those born in June are lucky enough to have three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. Of these three, pearl is the most popular – and so it is pearl that we will focus on.

Famed for his ‘witty, flamboyant’ designs and celebrity clientele, Paul Edmund Flato is an institution
in the jewellery world. At his peak, Flato’s opulent and whimsical Art Deco jewellery pieces were adorned by some of Hollywood’s most glamorous leading ladies, from Katharine Hepburn to Greta
Garbo.

The Victorian era spanned from 1837, when Queen Victoria ascended the throne, to her death in 1901. Death was a part of life in Victorian times. Mortality rates were high, life expectancy was low. In 1841, the average newborn girl was not expected to reach her 43rd birthday. These factors, along
with other cultural quirks, led to the popularisation of mourning jewellery.

Emerald is May’s birthstone, a stunning gem prized by civilisations throughout history. Assigned to the month of May, it carries the green colour of spring and is a symbol of rebirth and love. At 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, it’s suitable for careful everyday wear.

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April’s birthstone is diamond, the most popular and precious of all gems. Enduring and iconically romantic, diamonds are steeped in tradition, from symbolising status and wealth to an eternal symbol of love. Cupid himself was said to wield a diamond-tipped arrow. Given their radiance, it’s little wonder why diamonds are among the most valuable gemstones.

Snake rings or serpent rings have been popular throughout history, often representing eternal love. Some snake rings feature gemstones set along the snake’s body, creating the illusion of a snake in motion when the light catches them, while others are plain metal designs with accent gemstones in the snake’s head.