Gemstone

Our charm jewellery is all about telling your story. From birthstones and alphabet charms to unique motifs and talismans, creating your own charm bracelet, necklace or earrings is the perfect way to celebrate what’...

With not one birthstone but three, lucky Leos and Virgos get all the choice when it comes to birthstones. Here’s the lowdown on August’s birthstones including how to wear and gift them. WHY DOES AUGUST ...

As the year draws to a close and the winter chill sets in, December brings with it a sense of introspection and renewal. Among the myriad of gemstones associated with this month, Black Onyx stands out with it’s ...

This week on the AC Journal, we catch up with artist, ceramicist and colour-love, Laëtitia Rouget on her art, inspiration and of course, jewellery…Tell us about you, your art and what inspires you most?&ldquo...

June's birthstone is the beautifully luminous pearl. Iridescent and durable, pearl is most loved for its classic appearance and has been worn and celebrated by royalty and leaders for generations.Why does June have 3 ...

Behind the Collection | New BiographyThis week on the blog, we caught up with Head of Product and Creative, Sarah Howson, on the newly designed gemstone Biography Collection, featuring a range of bracelets and necklaces ...

You lucky April babies get the dazzling diamond as your birthstone. Here’s everything you need to know about the most sought-after of gemstones: the diamond.Why is diamond the April birthstone?Those born in April ...

If you’ve got a March birthday, your birthstone is beautiful Aquamarine. Reminiscent of waves lapping warm sand, Aquamarine is named after the blue of seawater and has all the healing, chilled-out properties you ...

We sat down with Astley Clarke’s Product Development Manager, Sarah, to talk about the new Luna collection and her inspiration when designing the new pieces…1. Tell us about the new Luna collection, and what...

Many happy returns to all the February birthdays out there (we hope you’ve got cake) and a little more info on February’s beautiful birthstone: amethyst.What does amethyst mean?Interestingly, the word ...

Diamonds are a staple here at Astley Clarke. Designed for everyday, we bring you the forever pieces that you can wear now and for years to come. New for this season are additions to the Interstellar and Halo collections...

We’re getting a much-needed dose of vitamin C as we explore the colour of the moment and the peachy piece you need in your life asap.PEACH IS TRENDINGThe delightful Apricot Crush is WGSN’s colour of the year...

Blue Sapphire is one of the best known gemstones in the world, known for its starring role in arguably *the* most famous engagement ring of all time. Sapphire is one of only four gemstones classified as precious, but did...

Pearls come with a rich fashion history, from movie stars to royalty… but how much do you know about them? Created by oysters or mussels, Pearls are the only gemstone to come from a living creature and have an ...

Amazonite is a beautiful blue-green gemstone patterned with milky clouds or streaks. It’s been prized since ancient times for its healing, soothing properties and there are lots of ways to wear it. Read on for ...