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Colour Psychology of Pale Purple Gemstones: Sof...
Pale purple is subtle, graceful, and quietly powerful. Unlike bold amethysts or rich plum hues, soft lavender and lilac shades bring a dreamlike energy that’s tender but not timid. They...
Colour Psychology of Pale Purple Gemstones: Sof...
Pale purple is subtle, graceful, and quietly powerful. Unlike bold amethysts or rich plum hues, soft lavender and lilac shades bring a dreamlike energy that’s tender but not timid. They...

Kunzite Myths and Legends: A Pink Gemstone of L...
Kunzite glows with the gentle blush of twilight, soft pinks and lilacs that seem to calm the soul at a glance. But despite its otherworldly beauty, kunzite is a modern...
Kunzite Myths and Legends: A Pink Gemstone of L...
Kunzite glows with the gentle blush of twilight, soft pinks and lilacs that seem to calm the soul at a glance. But despite its otherworldly beauty, kunzite is a modern...

10 Interesting Facts About Kunzite
Kunzite might not be the first gemstone that comes to mind when you think of fine jewellery or crystal healing, but this soft, romantic pink stone has a fascinating backstory....
10 Interesting Facts About Kunzite
Kunzite might not be the first gemstone that comes to mind when you think of fine jewellery or crystal healing, but this soft, romantic pink stone has a fascinating backstory....

Kunzite Crystal Meaning: Gentle Love and Emotio...
Kunzite is a delicate pink to violet variety of spodumene, known for its soft glow and tender energy. Sometimes called the Stone of Emotion, kunzite is prized for its heart-centred...
Kunzite Crystal Meaning: Gentle Love and Emotio...
Kunzite is a delicate pink to violet variety of spodumene, known for its soft glow and tender energy. Sometimes called the Stone of Emotion, kunzite is prized for its heart-centred...

A Jeweller’s Guide to Kunzite: A Delicate Pink ...
Kunzite is the soft-spoken beauty of the spodumene family, glowing with gentle pink-to-lilac hues that seem to blush in the light. It’s named after famed gemmologist George Frederick Kunz, and...
A Jeweller’s Guide to Kunzite: A Delicate Pink ...
Kunzite is the soft-spoken beauty of the spodumene family, glowing with gentle pink-to-lilac hues that seem to blush in the light. It’s named after famed gemmologist George Frederick Kunz, and...

The Cheapside Hoard – A Hidden Treasure Trove o...
Buried beneath the streets of London for over 250 years, the Cheapside Hoard is one of the most extraordinary collections of jewellery ever unearthed. Discovered in 1912 during construction work,...
The Cheapside Hoard – A Hidden Treasure Trove o...
Buried beneath the streets of London for over 250 years, the Cheapside Hoard is one of the most extraordinary collections of jewellery ever unearthed. Discovered in 1912 during construction work,...