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Natural Gemstones
Dive into the enchanting world of natural gemstones at Argyle Jewellers! We take pride in curating an exquisite selection that showcases the beauty of various gemstones, cuts, colours, sizes, and grades. Each gemstone in our collection has been hand-selected from around the globe, ensuring that only the finest and most vibrant stones make it to our display. Our rigorous selection process guarantees that you are investing in natural gemstones of the highest quality, perfect for any occasion.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a unique statement piece, a classic design that embodies elegance, or something bold that expresses your personality, you will find it here. We understand that every individual has their own style and preferences, so we strive to cater to all tastes. For those looking to create something truly one-of-a-kind, our flexible custom-design service is available. Collaborate with us to bring your vision to life and make your dream jewellery a reality! Explore our stunning collection today and let us help you find the gemstone that speaks to your heart. Your perfect piece awaits!
Amethyst
Amethyst is the most precious gem from the quartz family. With beautiful light violet to deep purple colouring, amethyst is elegant and eye-catching. Amethyst jewellery looks particularly stunning in a white gold setting, because this really brings out the purple shade.
Features
Grows in a ‘geode’, inside a rock formation, and when in this state you can see the colour varying through the stone
Colours range from purple and violet to pale red-violet, with green being produced through heat treatment
Birthstone for February
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is one of the most popular semi precious gemstones. With a colour range from pale blue to a strong sea blue, it is the deeper and more saturated colours that are most valuable. Aquamarine is refined, flawless, hard and durable – its glass-like lustre and brilliance are beyond compare.
Features
Birthstone for March
The aqua colour can vary from a very desirable deep sea blue to the lighter shades which look fantastic in white gold or platinum
As with the emerald, aquamarine is part of the Beryl family of minerals
7.5 – 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, so quite durable
Emerald
Emerald jewellery is unique, eye-catching and rare. Thanks to their beautiful colour and lustre, emeralds have been cherished by various cultures and are associated with all sorts of ancient beliefs and values – many of which relate to healing and fertility.
Features
Birthstone for May
A rare and precious stone
Thought to promise good luck and enhance well-being
Peridot
Peridot is a beautiful semi precious stone that comes with lovely yellow-green to brown colouring. Peridot jewellery is highly popular – it possesses beautiful lustre and great transparency as well as durability and hardness, which make it perfect for everyday wear.
Features
This gem has a beautiful olive green and gold colour. The shades differ, ranging from bright green or pale olive to brown-green
One of the most attractive features of peridot is that it retains the same colour in both sunshine and in the shade. It is known as the ‘Emerald of the Evening’
Peridot is one of the only stones that comes in just one colour
Sapphire
No two sapphires look the same. These beautiful stones come in a wide range of colours, including black, green, orange, pink, white and yellow – they are often a wonderful deep blue colour.
Features
The second hardest mineral on earth
It’s the birthstone for September and Taurus
Comes in every colour of the rainbow, except red
Symbolizes truth, sincerity and loyalty
Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a beautiful, versatile gemstone that comes in a range of sizes and cuts. Although this stone wasn’t discovered until the late 1960s, it has quickly become one of the most popular gemstones in the world. Tanzanite is a pleochroic gem, which means it can show different colours when viewed in different directions. These colours include yellow, green, blue and purple.
Features
Violet-blue gemstone only comes from Tanzania
Colours vary from pale to exceptional violet, with the rarer being the deeper shades
Believed to be a stone for higher consciousness, implementation of desire, self-expression, creativity, wisdom and communication
Topaz
Topaz is a popular, affordable, durable and highly versatile stone that comes in a wide range of colours, including brown, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink and purple. Topaz is pleochroic, which means that the gem can show different colours in different directions. In its purest form, topaz is transparent.
Features
Sits at 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, meaning topaz jewellery is durable enough for everyday wear
Birthstone for December
Ranges in colour from colourless to yellow, orange, red-brown, light to dark blue, pink to red, violet and light green
Pearl
Pearl jewellery is timeless and elegant. We have one of the largest ranges of pearl jewellery in Brisbane. Our collection includes natural South Sea, Akoya and Tahitian pearls, as well as an affordable and beautiful range of cultured freshwater pearls.
Features
Pearls are the product of living creatures. They are formed when an irritant enters a Mollusc
They have been a treasured gemstone for centuries
Pearls come in many colours such as white, grey, blue, pink, gold and black
Ruby
Ruby is a beautiful deep red gemstone that has been popular for thousands of years. Ruby jewellery is both eye-catching and durable. Ruby jewellery looks particularly beautiful when set in white or yellow gold, because this accentuates the magnificent red colour.
Features
One of the highest valued coloured gemstones
Large rubies can fetch higher prices than equivalent sized diamonds
Birthstone for July