Think Gemstones and most of us tend to come up with Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies. It’s a surprising fact that there are actually hundreds of types of gemstones, each with their own unique colours and features.
The great thing here is it means there are many beautiful gemstones at your fingertips when you’re searching for that perfect piece to compliment a particular look. Here we look at a few different stones- both well known and others- and how they can be worn, using celebrities as examples.
Kate’s
engagement ring, beautifully passed onto her from Prince William after it was
originally owned by his mother Princess Diana, is 12 carats of Ceylon sapphire
and a cluster of 14 diamonds set in white gold.
Sapphires are not just blue. They can come in an almost rainbow
assortment of colours- and if they are red, we call them Rubies. Yes, that’s
right- Rubies and Sapphires are the same stone (corundum, the second hardest
substance known to man).The reason for their famed blue colour is that it is this concentrated, mid-blue that is the most valuable due to its rarity. In fact, some sapphires even have ‘two’ colours depending on how the light reflects on them and can change colour under different lighting conditions.
Sapphire in its
‘rough’ form
So how to wear blue sapphires?
We feel they work best with chique, sharp outfits. We’ve used examples of Kate Middleton with her engagement ring- of course she wears it everywhere- but the deep blue particularly works with her style of smart, well cut fashion.
Blue Sapphires have always been a favourite amongst royalty- their deep colours have been associated with dignity and loyalty, and their beautiful, rich colour that personifies an air of class. They’ll bring out the best parts of a chic outfit designed to look classy- whether contemporary or traditional- and work fantastically at glitzy events. Our Spice Trail collection harvests many sapphire stones and the sparkling nature works particularly well if worn with a simple, non-detailed outfit.
So how to wear blue sapphires?
We feel they work best with chique, sharp outfits. We’ve used examples of Kate Middleton with her engagement ring- of course she wears it everywhere- but the deep blue particularly works with her style of smart, well cut fashion.
Blue Sapphires have always been a favourite amongst royalty- their deep colours have been associated with dignity and loyalty, and their beautiful, rich colour that personifies an air of class. They’ll bring out the best parts of a chic outfit designed to look classy- whether contemporary or traditional- and work fantastically at glitzy events. Our Spice Trail collection harvests many sapphire stones and the sparkling nature works particularly well if worn with a simple, non-detailed outfit.
One stone that we feel is underused in jewellery is Opal- adored by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor. Opals have the unique characteristic of beautiful rainbow coloured flecks within the stone, bringing out its colour so that it appears vivid and bright.
We think Opals are a beautiful compliment to a fun and bright outfit. Opals will stand out on their own accord, but wearing a contrasting coloured opal to that of your clothes helps differentiate the piece and compliment the outfit.
Because Opals exhibit their coloured flecks in almost any scenario, they’re a great piece to wear outdoor in sunlight- so they can be a great stone to wear throughout the day and really show off.
Elizabeth Taylor was
reported to have a passion for Opal jewellery
Aquamarine is another stone that needs nothing to help it stand out. Meaning Sea Water in Latin, it has an almost electric blue colour and is closely related to Emeralds.
Representing friendship and courage and said to help with happiness and everlasting youth, it is a popular gemstone seen on the likes of Colbie Smulders, Katie Perry, Mila Kunis and many royal figures.
Aquamarine before
cutting
There are several ways to best work an outfit with Aquamarine jewellery. One of our favourites is to be bold and match it with an equally bright, blue coloured outfit as Colbie has. It’s a great way to make a loud statement at an event, whilst keeping the look classy and high end by matching the jewellery to the dress.
Aquamarine also works very well with black and white outfits. An all-black dress or monochrome outfit for work are well-complimented by the light blue of aquamarine, providing a sparkling addition of colour that doesn’t distract from the overall look.
There are several ways to best work an outfit with Aquamarine jewellery. One of our favourites is to be bold and match it with an equally bright, blue coloured outfit as Colbie has. It’s a great way to make a loud statement at an event, whilst keeping the look classy and high end by matching the jewellery to the dress.
Aquamarine also works very well with black and white outfits. An all-black dress or monochrome outfit for work are well-complimented by the light blue of aquamarine, providing a sparkling addition of colour that doesn’t distract from the overall look.
The good news is there are many, many more gemstones out there- each with their own unique looks that help complete an outfit and perfect look. At Lolo and Galago, we will continue to introduce you to new and exciting gemstones set into beautiful jewellery, so that you can own fashionable pieces that work with any number of trends.
However you decide to wear yours, make sure you enjoy your jewellery and get as much as possible out of it.
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