Jewellery Journal

October Birthstone: A Guide to Tourmaline

October has two birthstones, opal and tourmaline. Here is what to know about tourmaline: its colours, how it compares with opal, and how to choose a gift for a daughter or a new baby.

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: The Honest Difference

Are lab-grown diamonds real? Can anyone tell the difference? A plain guide to price, value, ethics and grading, and how to decide which is right for you.