Posted on May 22 2024
On May 6th, for the second time in a year, the world will be privy to a rare viewing of...
The Jewellery Box
A collection of articles written by Pamela on all things jewellery and gems.
Posted on September 19 2022
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III provides a rare opportunity to see some of the collection of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Chief among them is the Imperial State Crown.
Posted on April 28 2021
In reality, when it comes to pearls, the world’s not just your oyster, but your bivalve. And since June’s the birth month of pearl, let’s explore how pearls form naturally and how they’re cultivated. First though, a little history.
Posted on April 28 2021
Pearl is now the most oft-cited birthstone for June. But, historically, that month was variously assigned emerald, agate, chalcedony, turquoise and cat’s eye. But now it’s pearl with the alternatives of alexandrite and moonstone.
Posted on February 23 2021
Owner/designer Pamela Coulston created pieces carried to the International Space Station by astronaut David Saint-Jacques, making her fine jewellery designs the first to leave the confines of Earth’s atmosphere.
Posted on May 14 2020
By the time the Israelites were exiting Egypt, gemstones had long been used for talismanic, devotional and medicinal uses.
Posted on May 05 2020
Know that your assigned gem the emerald is more elusive than diamonds, more elusive than perhaps all the other birthstones.
Posted on April 21 2020
On Sunday April 5th, Queen Elizabeth came before the cameras in a rare national address. It was only her fifth in 68 years of rule. She wore green.
Posted on April 03 2020
Well April baby, you won the lottery. Diamond is your gem. It wasn’t always, and still isn’t by a number of traditions, but in North America it is
Posted on March 17 2020
Lucky March baby, you have two gems to choose from: Aquamarine and Bloodstone.
Posted on February 27 2020
Nothing says “I rule” like the colour purple. Since ancient times, this is the colour most associated with royalty. Or with musicians royally renamed.
Posted on February 12 2020
Until now, buying an engagement ring was not for the feint of heart – kind of like marriage itself. Until now, entering the realm of rings daunted the most steadfast of men.
Posted on February 10 2020
Born in February? Drink up: Amethyst has you covered. Myth has it that this purple variety of quartz will keep you sober and clear headed.
Posted on January 27 2020
First up for a year in birthstones is garnet. It’s no surprise that the most oft-cited gem symbolizing this dark month is garnet. Legend links beautiful dark red garnets to Persephone, the maiden daughter of Zeus and Demeter.
Posted on January 22 2020
We are all magpies for something: Shiny little stones sparkling in the light, thokchas that make us believe in a higher god, curiosities of nature that hold us in their magic.
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