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Le Blog des Bijoux

Thoughts and feelings on gemstones, jewellery
and life by French Australian jewellery designer
and gemstone whisperer, Natalie Barney.

Topic: Gemstones
My Beautiful Garnet Revelation

My Beautiful Garnet Revelation

Not only did gemmology introduce me to fascinating gems like tourmaline, zircon and spinel, it also revealed to me the amazing spectrum of colours that garnet can be found in. And the incredible fire and brilliance it can display. What a beautiful revelation it was to learn that good quality almandine garnet is, in fact, the most stunning deep and vivid red colour. A red to rival that of ruby and spinel, and not at all the brownish red hue that is so commonly seen. And who knew that garnets could be orange, green, reddish purple and even yellow?

The Pure Joy of Tourmaline

The Pure Joy of Tourmaline

Wearing my green Namibian tourmaline ring makes me feel lifted, empowered and joyful. When I place this ring on my finger, I feel like a superwoman throwing on my cape, ready to face the world and achieve anything my heart desires. This energy comes straight from the earth, from the magic and power that has taken place over millennia to form this tourmaline that rests on my finger.

The Call of a Gemstone

The Call of a Gemstone

There’s more to a gemstone than its dazzling looks, value or size. There’s also more to a gemstone than any prescribed energy or symbolism. Again and again I have witnessed how a particular gemstone brings a unique and special energy to the person who selects or receives it…

Four Ravishing Red Gemstones for Ladies Who Love to Rock a Touch of Red

Four Ravishing Red Gemstones for Ladies Who Love to Rock a Touch of Red

A sumptuous red gemstone with dazzling white diamonds is a timeless and captivating combination. The colour red is just innately alluring. And it’s an incredibly symbolic colour to wear. Described as ‘the colour of extremes’, red is associated with courage and fire, wealth and power, flesh and blood, passion and romance…

Topic: Gemstones
My Beautiful Garnet Revelation

My Beautiful Garnet Revelation

Not only did gemmology introduce me to fascinating gems like tourmaline, zircon and spinel, it also revealed to me the amazing spectrum of colours that garnet can be found in. And the incredible fire and brilliance it can display. What a beautiful revelation it was to learn that good quality almandine garnet is, in fact, the most stunning deep and vivid red colour. A red to rival that of ruby and spinel, and not at all the brownish red hue that is so commonly seen. And who knew that garnets could be orange, green, reddish purple and even yellow?

The Pure Joy of Tourmaline

The Pure Joy of Tourmaline

Wearing my green Namibian tourmaline ring makes me feel lifted, empowered and joyful. When I place this ring on my finger, I feel like a superwoman throwing on my cape, ready to face the world and achieve anything my heart desires. This energy comes straight from the earth, from the magic and power that has taken place over millennia to form this tourmaline that rests on my finger.

The Call of a Gemstone

The Call of a Gemstone

There’s more to a gemstone than its dazzling looks, value or size. There’s also more to a gemstone than any prescribed energy or symbolism. Again and again I have witnessed how a particular gemstone brings a unique and special energy to the person who selects or receives it…

Four Ravishing Red Gemstones for Ladies Who Love to Rock a Touch of Red

Four Ravishing Red Gemstones for Ladies Who Love to Rock a Touch of Red

A sumptuous red gemstone with dazzling white diamonds is a timeless and captivating combination. The colour red is just innately alluring. And it’s an incredibly symbolic colour to wear. Described as ‘the colour of extremes’, red is associated with courage and fire, wealth and power, flesh and blood, passion and romance…