Gemstone Focus

"A Classic Timepiece, Designed for a Lady." This is How Some May Describe The oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust.

Emerald is the official birthstone of May, and an incredibly popular stone for May babies and gemstone jewellery lovers alike. Its exotic green hue is truly captivating and provides a wonderful contrast when set amidst diamonds and precious metals.

We’ve curated a collection of rainbow-inspired fine jewellery at Wakefields. The range includes bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces of all designs. Each piece within the collection features a spectrum of vibrant, natural-coloured sapphires, set in a choice of yellow, white or rose gold.

September brings along with it a new birthstone to celebrate, Sapphire.

A gemstone unfamiliar to many, Moonstone is an exquisite and alluring stone nonetheless, despite being a more untraditional choice within modern jewellery.

Much revered throughout history, with an array of rich and vibrant mythological stories and meanings, sapphire is often thought of as the most beautiful coloured gemstone in the world. Taking its name from the Greek word ‘sappheiros’ which means ‘precious stone,’ sapphire is synonymous with royalty, wisdom and sacredness, though each colour has its own particular strength and meaning.

Another month has come and gone, and we’re about to transition into the height of summer in August. Those of you who are lucky enough to be summer babies and are celebrating your birthday this month, will be familiar with August’s official birthstone, Peridot.