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?
Le Blog des Bijoux
Thoughts and feelings on gemstones, jewellery
and life by French Australian jewellery designer
and gemstone whisperer, Natalie Barney.
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
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
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…
So You Have Your Heart Set on an Emerald Engagement Ring?
Many are drawn to the sumptuous colour and prestige of an emerald engagement ring. But before you commit your heart and mind to an emerald, you might like to explore some of its stunning, but lesser known green gemstone rivals…
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
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
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
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…
So You Have Your Heart Set on an Emerald Engagement Ring?
Many are drawn to the sumptuous colour and prestige of an emerald engagement ring. But before you commit your heart and mind to an emerald, you might like to explore some of its stunning, but lesser known green gemstone rivals…