The Timeless Beauty of Blue Sapphires in Jewellery
For centuries, blue sapphires have captured the human imagination with their velvety depth and royal allure. From ancient civilisations...
Gemstone Discoveries
The History of Rubies in Jewellery: A Legacy of Passion and Prestige
From ancient civilisations to Art Deco masterpieces, rubies have long held a place of honour in the world of jewellery. Their rich red ...
Zircon: The Sparkling Gemstone Often Mistaken for a Diamond
Zircon is a fascinating and often misunderstood gemstone that has long captivated gem lovers with its dazzling brilliance and rainbow-l...
Indicolite & Verdelite Tourmalines: Rare Jewels in Vintage Jewellery
Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and fascinating gemstones found in vintage jewellery, prized for their extraordinary range of ...
The Many Types of Garnet: A Guide for Vintage Jewellery and Gold Ring Lovers
Garnet is one of the most captivating gemstones in the world of vintage jewellery. Renowned for its rich, fiery hues and historical sig...
Cobalt Spinel: The Rare Gemstone Redefining Fine Jewellery
In the world of rare gemstone jewellery, cobalt spinel is fast becoming a favourite among collectors, gem enthusiasts, and those lookin...
Gemstones for Anniversary & Anniversaries
The concept of anniversary gifts is nothing new. Some trace it as far back as Ancient Roman times. Others say that the Victorian Era - ...
Metaphysical Properties of Gemstones
Throughout the ages, the healing properties of gemstones and crystals - their beauty, and magic - have been recognised and harnessed.
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Black Sunstone – Weekly Gemstone Discoveries
This week at Vittori & Hive we stumbled across a cracking silver ring by Paul Edward Bunn. You can see this ring here: https://vi-h...
Andesine Feldspar – Weekly Gemstone Discoveries
This weeks gemstone discovery came to us in a rather splendid gold ring that you can see here Andesine Gold RingNow we have had thi...