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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...

Buying a gift for a loved one can be a daunting prospect, but there are jewellery buying tips that can help guide your purchase...

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...

One of the questions we very rarely get asked, in our shop or online, is what our favourite piece of jewellery is. In fact, we’re not...

At Banwells we are big fans of summer gemstones and some colours certainly lend themselves to being worn on travels abroad, or in the...

Getting away is something that many of us are in desperate need of this summer. Whether it's a staycation or travelling further afield,...

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

The weather has been a topical subject this week with most of the people that we have chatted to, for obvious reasons. We are a far cry...