A Sea of Aquas
Aquamarine, Latin for 'Aqua Marina' or 'Sea Water' is a blue Beryl. They form hexagonal crystals in a host rock. The beautiful sea-like...
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Feb 9, 2023
The Ageless Allure of Amethysts
February birthdays have the lilac hues of amethyst as a gem birthstone, and it has a long history, being worn by the ancient Egyptians,...
Jan 5, 2023
Garnering Glorious Garnets
Garnets, the January birthstone, are so named for their similarity to pomegranate seeds, and garnet is derived from the Latin word for...
Nov 22, 2022
The Jeweller's Guide to Buying Christmas Gifts
Buying a gift for a loved one can be a daunting prospect, but there are jewellery buying tips that can help guide your purchase...
Nov 3, 2022
Charming Citrines
There's something rather pleasant about a birthstone that ties in with the season. Citrine, aglow with autumnal oranges and yellows, is a...
Oct 20, 2022
A Short History of Bracelets & Bangles
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...
Oct 6, 2022
Fiery Mexican Opals
When you think of opals, you often think of pearly whites and blue-greens, shimmering in different lights. However, there are different...
Aug 10, 2022
Peridot Perfection
The August birth stone is Peridot, a beautiful leafy green, that harks of breezy, sun shining days and hillside picnics. A compassionate...
Jun 16, 2022
The Good Fortune of Emeralds
The exquisite emerald, the birthstone of May, symbolises rebirth and brings good fortune and wisdom to the wearer. Though if you’re lucky...
Feb 4, 2022
What's Your Story?
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...
Aug 18, 2021
Our Favourite Jewels for Summer
At Banwells we are big fans of summer gemstones and some colours certainly lend themselves to being worn on travels abroad, or in the...
Jul 22, 2021
Top Tips for Trouble-free Travel...
Getting away is something that many of us are in desperate need of this summer. Whether it's a staycation or travelling further afield,...
May 29, 2021
Let's Talk Men's Jewellery...
At Banwells, we champion jewellery for men; as the perfect addition to your style, a gift for someone else or to mark momentous life...
May 21, 2021
Storytime...
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...