Sapphire Overview Sapphire is one of the most popular gemstones for jewellery of any kind and was originated from the Latin word "Sapphirus" and the Greek word "Sappheiros", both meaning blue. Sapphires are associated with social harmony and therefore it was common to see royalty wearing the gems...

Explore this month's birthstone Sapphire and learn all about it's properties, where it's mined and how Augustine Jewels have utilised this stunning stone within their designs!

Summer is here, we hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather we're having! With the arrival of August the team at Augustine Jewels have been changing the shop display for a brand new birthstone. August's birthstone is a vibrant one, with it's lime green colouring and rather phenomenal sparkle, ...

Peridot Overview The Peridot is known as the rare jewel and is the birthstone of August. It comes from the Latin word "Pæderot" - Which means gem. However some believe that it is rooted from the Greek word "Peridona" which means giving plenty. Therefore, it is said that the gem is associated with...

July is here and that means only one thing…a new birthstone for a new month. This month’s beautiful birthstone is a most sought after stone, famous for it’s red colour it is of course: Ruby! Rubies feature in a few of our designs and we’re excited to have a wonderful Ruby display in store for al...

Ruby Overview The term "ruby" finds its roots in the Latin word "rubeus," meaning "red."The Latin word "rubeus" itself likely derives from the Sanskrit word "ratnaraj," which translates to "king of precious stones." This linguistic journey reflects the longstanding fascination with r...

June is here and with it comes a new birthstone: Pearl! We’re very excited about the new window display in our Notting Hill shop, it features an array of stunning pearls as well as our beautiful ‘ready to wear’ gemstone collections. Our Pearl Collection is full of unique designs and combines the...

Engagement rings are a timeless symbol of love and commitment, so it’s no wonder couples put so much thought into choosing the perfect ring. But with so many styles to choose from, finding one can be overwhelming. Fear not, lovebirds! Augustine Jewels is here to help you pick the perfect engageme...

We thought we'd challenge the friends of Augustine Jewels to see if you can tell the difference between a Kyanite and one of December's birthstones, a Tanzanite!Made through our bespoke service, this ring makes use of one of these stones. Take a guess in the comments before reading on to see if ...