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Gemstone guides, birthstone lore and jewelry know-how from Topsy Jewels
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August Birthstone Peridot: The Green Gem Born of Fire and Falling Stars
Discover the August birthstone peridot — its meaning, healing properties, zodiac connection, quality guide, and where to buy real peridot jewelry online.
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Gemstone Guide
Blue Sapphire: The Complete Guide to Nature's Most Regal Gemstone
Few gemstones command attention the way a blue sapphire does. Deep, velvety, and luminous, it is a stone that has graced royal crowns, engagement rings, and sacred...
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Emerald Gemstone: Meaning, History, Healing Properties & Complete Guide
There is a color so singular, so deeply alive, that the gemstone world named it after itself. Emerald green. It is not just a shade; it is an experience. Rich, lush, a...
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Topsy Jewels: Fine Jewelry with Real Gemstones for Every Occasion
Fine jewelry is more than an accessory, it’s a reflection of emotion, celebration, and timeless beauty. At Topsy Jewels, we believe every woman deserves jewelry that f...
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Your Complete Guide To The August Birthstone
Discover the August birthstone peridot — its meaning, healing properties, zodiac connection, quality guide, and where to buy real peridot jewelry online.
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Natural Gemstones
Every Topsy Jewels piece is set with genuine, hand-selected gemstones — never imitation glass or dyed substitutes.
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925 Silver & Gold Vermeil
Solid 925 sterling silver, finished in 18K yellow or rose gold vermeil for lasting colour and shine.
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Handcrafted Designs
Each setting is finished by hand by our artisans, so no two gemstones are ever quite the same.
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Garnet
A deep red stone of vitality and devotion, and the birthstone that opens the year.
- Primary Color
- Deep Red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Birth Month
- January
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
Amethyst
Regal purple quartz long associated with clarity of mind and calm.
- Primary Color
- Purple
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Birth Month
- February
- Zodiac Sign
- Aquarius
Aquamarine
Sea-blue beryl named for still water — a stone of courage and calm passage.
- Primary Color
- Sea Blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 – 8
- Birth Month
- March
- Zodiac Sign
- Pisces
Emerald
The green heart of the beryl family, prized since antiquity for its living colour.
- Primary Color
- Vivid Green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 – 8
- Birth Month
- May
- Zodiac Sign
- Taurus
Peridot
Born of volcanic fire and, occasionally, of meteorites — August's olive-green gem.
- Primary Color
- Olive Green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 – 7
- Birth Month
- August
- Zodiac Sign
- Leo
Blue Sapphire
Corundum in royal blue — second only to diamond in hardness and steeped in history.
- Primary Color
- Royal Blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 9
- Birth Month
- September
- Zodiac Sign
- Virgo
Ruby
The red corundum, historically the stone of passion, courage and protection.
- Primary Color
- Rich Red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 9
- Birth Month
- July
- Zodiac Sign
- Cancer
Citrine
Sunlit yellow quartz, November's warm birthstone and a symbol of abundance.
- Primary Color
- Golden Yellow
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Birth Month
- November
- Zodiac Sign
- Scorpio
Ethiopian Opal
A play-of-colour stone that shifts through the spectrum as it moves in the light.
- Primary Color
- Multicolour Play
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5.5 – 6.5
- Birth Month
- October
- Zodiac Sign
- Libra
Fire Opal
Warm orange to red opal, glowing without the milky base of common opal.
- Primary Color
- Orange – Red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5.5 – 6.5
- Birth Month
- October
- Zodiac Sign
- Libra
Rainbow Moonstone
Milky feldspar with a blue adularescent sheen that drifts across the surface.
- Primary Color
- White – Blue Sheen
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6 – 6.5
- Birth Month
- June
- Zodiac Sign
- Gemini
Black Onyx
A dense, glossy black chalcedony favoured for bold, graphic settings.
- Primary Color
- Jet Black
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5 – 7
- Birth Month
- —
- Zodiac Sign
- Leo
Moissanite Diamond
Silicon carbide with exceptional fire and brilliance — our April alternative.
- Primary Color
- Colourless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 9.25
- Birth Month
- April
- Zodiac Sign
- Aries
Morganite
The soft peach-pink beryl, a modern favourite for romantic settings.
- Primary Color
- Peach Pink
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 – 8
- Birth Month
- —
- Zodiac Sign
- Taurus
Tanzanite
Found in only one place on earth, shifting between violet and deep blue.
- Primary Color
- Violet Blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6 – 7
- Birth Month
- December
- Zodiac Sign
- Sagittarius
London Blue Topaz
The deepest, moodiest blue in the topaz family — an alternative December stone.
- Primary Color
- Deep Steel Blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 8
- Birth Month
- December
- Zodiac Sign
- Sagittarius
FAQs
1.What will I find in the Topsy Jewels Journal?
The Journal is our library of gemstone and jewelry guides. You'll find in-depth birthstone profiles, gemstone meanings and history, buying advice, and styling and care tips — all written around the stones we actually set in our jewelry.
2.Are the gemstones in Topsy Jewels pieces natural?
Yes. Our pieces are set with genuine, hand-selected gemstones — never imitation glass. Where a stone is lab-created or a modern alternative, such as moissanite, we say so clearly on the product page.
3.How do I find my birthstone?
Use the twelve-month guide in the Gemstone Guide section above. Select your birth month to read its full guide and shop jewelry set with that stone.
4.What is gold vermeil, and how is it different from gold plating?
Gold vermeil is a thick layer of real gold over solid sterling silver. Ordinary gold plating uses a much thinner layer over a base metal, so it wears through far sooner. All our gold pieces are 18K gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver.
5.How should I care for gemstone jewelry?
Put jewelry on last and take it off first. Keep it away from perfume, chlorine and household cleaners, wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and store pieces separately so harder stones don't scratch softer ones. Softer stones such as opal and moonstone need extra care.
6.Can I wear a birthstone that isn't my birth month?
Absolutely. Birthstone tradition is a lovely starting point, not a rule. Many people choose a stone for its colour, its meaning, or because it belongs to someone they love.
7.How often is the Journal updated?
We publish new gemstone and birthstone guides regularly. Subscribe above and new guides will reach you as soon as they're live.
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