Journal

September Birthstone: Sapphire, the Gem of Truth and Faithfulness
Sapphire, the September birthstone, comes in far more than blue. Here is what it is, where it comes from, the beliefs around it, and how to care for it. Read more...
October Birthstone: Opal, the Gem of Every Colour
Opal, the October birthstone, flashes with every colour of the rainbow. Here is why, the main types of opal, the beliefs around it, and how to care for this delicate gem. Read more...
November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
November has two warm, golden birthstones: topaz and citrine. Here is how to tell them apart, what people have believed about them, and how to care for each. Read more...
May Birthstone: Emerald, the Definition of Green
Emerald, the May birthstone, has been treasured by royalty for thousands of years. Here is what makes it green, the folklore around it, and how to care for it gently. Read more...
March Birthstone: Aquamarine, the Gem of the Sea
Aquamarine, the March birthstone, takes its name from the sea. Here is what it is, the folklore that sailors told about it, and how to care for it. Read more...
June Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite
June is one of the few months with three birthstones. Here is how pearl, moonstone and alexandrite differ, what people have believed about them, and how to care for each. Read more...
July Birthstone: Ruby, the King of Precious Stones
Ruby, the July birthstone, was called the king of precious stones in ancient India. Here is what gives it its red, the folklore around it, and how to look after it. Read more...
Jewellery from India: Wanderlust Jewelry's Journey to Jaipur
India is one of the places our founders hand-pick jewellery. Here is the story of our trip to the Jaipur Jewellery Show, and why India has such a special place in the history of gems. Read more...
January Birthstone: A Guide to Garnet Jewellery in South Africa
Garnet, the January birthstone, is far more than a red stone. Here is its story, the beliefs around it, and how to choose and care for garnet jewellery. Read more...
February Birthstone: Amethyst, Its Meaning, History and Care
Amethyst, the February birthstone, is the purple variety of quartz. Here is where its name comes from, what people have believed about it, and how to keep its colour bright. Read more...
Engagement Rings in South Africa: A Guide to Metals and Stones
A practical guide to choosing an engagement or wedding ring: which metals and stones suit everyday wear, how diamond and moissanite compare, and how to get the size right. Read more...
August Birthstone: Peridot, the Gem of the Sun
Peridot, the August birthstone, was called the gem of the sun in ancient Egypt. Here is where it comes from, the folklore around it, and how to care for it. Read more...
April Birthstone: Diamond, Its Story, Meaning and Care
The April birthstone is diamond, the hardest gem of all. Here is where its name comes from, how its story runs from ancient India to Kimberley, and how to keep it sparkling. Read more...
Ring size chart South Africa: sizes in letters, mm and a printable sizer
Our ring size chart for South Africa: every letter size from F to Z+1 in millimetres, with US and EU conversions, and three ways to find your size at home. Read more...
How to clean silver jewellery at home (and what never to do)
A gentle, step-by-step way to clean silver jewellery and silver rings at home, with the gemstones that need extra care and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Fingerprint and paw print jewellery: how it works
How we engrave a loved one’s fingerprint or a pet’s paw print into jewellery, from taking the print to approving your proof, with care at every step. Read more...
Choosing a gemstone ring: a beginner’s guide
New to gemstone rings? How hardness and toughness decide which stones suit everyday wear, what the metal stamps mean, and how to care for your ring. Read more...
Birthstones by month: the complete guide
The modern birthstone for every month, from January garnet to December tanzanite, with how each one wears, how to look after it and the lore behind it. Read more...