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Aquamarine, Latin for 'Aqua Marina' or 'Sea Water' is a blue Beryl. They form hexagonal crystals in a host rock. The beautiful sea-like...

February birthdays have the lilac hues of amethyst as a gem birthstone, and it has a long history, being worn by the ancient Egyptians,...

Garnets, the January birthstone, are so named for their similarity to pomegranate seeds, and garnet is derived from the Latin word for...

It's not just antique jewellery that carries a wonderful and eccentric history. Silverware from the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian era...

There's something rather pleasant about a birthstone that ties in with the season. Citrine, aglow with autumnal oranges and yellows, is a...

When you think of the Neanderthals, jewellery isn't the first thing that pops into your head. But a bangle, worn nearly 70,000 years ago...

When you think of opals, you often think of pearly whites and blue-greens, shimmering in different lights. However, there are different...

The August birth stone is Peridot, a beautiful leafy green, that harks of breezy, sun shining days and hillside picnics. A compassionate...

The exquisite emerald, the birthstone of May, symbolises rebirth and brings good fortune and wisdom to the wearer. Though if you’re lucky...

100 years on, let's revisit a decade that gave us flappers, jazz bands and bootleggers. Don a cocktail dress and accessorise yourself...

Moving into Autumn and therefore slightly colder climes, we find ourselves wearing more clothing. With that comes the more conscious...

Moving into the warmer summer days and we are intoxicated by the month of June melting into the month of July. The song lyrics from Alice...

At Banwells, we champion jewellery for men; as the perfect addition to your style, a gift for someone else or to mark momentous life...