Select LOUISE JEAN designs may be created using precious gemstones, revered for their rarity, visual beauty and distinct physical attributes. We work exclusively with natural gemstones, sourced from the earth and carefully selected for their quality. Our collection includes sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and other gemstones, each with varying hues, depths, and characteristics. Our expert team can assist in sourcing gemstones tailored to your budget and preferences, including select birthstones.
Garnet – January
Garnet is a vivid gemstone found in a wide range of colours, though it is most commonly associated with rich red hues. The January birthstone, garnets are valued for their depth of colour and natural brilliance, making them a striking choice for fine jewellery.
Amethyst – February
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz admired for its calming purple tones, ranging from soft lilac to deep royal violet. The February birthstone, it has been cherished for centuries for both its beauty and relative durability.
Aquamarine – March
Aquamarine is a pale blue to sea-green gemstone from the beryl family, celebrated for its clear, tranquil colour reminiscent of ocean waters. As the March birthstone, it is loved for its luminous appearance and excellent clarity.
Diamond – April
Diamond is the hardest natural substance on earth, prized for its exceptional brilliance and durability. The April birthstone, diamonds form deep within the earth and are revered for their timeless beauty and remarkable light performance.
Emerald - May
Emeralds are natural green gemstones prized for their vibrant colour and rarity. Mostly mined in Colombia and Zambia, they often feature natural inclusions that form part of the stone’s unique character. Emerald is the birthstone for May.
Moonstone - June
Moonstone is a luminous gemstone known for its ethereal glow, often displaying a soft shimmer known as adularescence. The June birthstone, it typically appears in milky white tones with flashes of blue or rainbow light.
Ruby - July
Rubies are vibrant gemstones from the corundum family, known for their durability and rich colour ranging from pink to deep red undertones. They are the birthstone for July and are highly prized for their intensity and rarity.
Peridot - August
Peridot is a vibrant green gemstone formed deep within the earth’s mantle and brought to the surface through volcanic activity. The August birthstone, it is known for its bright olive tones and distinctive clarity.
Sapphire - September
Sapphires, from the corundum family, come in a spectrum of colours including blue, pink, yellow and teal. Durable and suited to everyday wear, they are the birthstone for September.
Tourmaline - October
Tourmaline is a durable gemstone found in one of the widest colour ranges, including pink, green, blue and multi-colour zoning. As the October birthstone, it is admired for its versatility and vibrant hues.
Citrine - November
Citrine is a golden variety of quartz known for its warm tones ranging from pale yellow to deep amber. The November birthstone, it is valued for its clarity, brightness and sunny colour.
Tanzanite - December
Tanzanite is a rare violet-blue gemstone found only in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The December birthstone, it is admired for its rich colour and subtle shifts between blue and purple hues depending on the light.
