I have a soft spot for aquamarines…The icy tones and enchanting blue hues remind me of crystal clear waters and tropical beaches...

There’s something magical about Emeralds. One of the most precious gemstones on Earth; they’re ancient, rare and beautiful...

I feel like Garnets don’t get enough airtime… They’re such an amazing family of gemstones. Available in an abundance of gorgeous colours...

There’s nothing else quite like a morganite; it fits into a unique part of the colour spectrum and I adore those gorgeous peachy tones...

There’s something truly magical about opals… The cosmic play-of-colour is unlike any other gemstone on Earth. I find them completely mesmerising...

I love rubies… Not only are they the birthstone of my daughter, but they also remind me of my Mother. I have an old ruby ring of hers that I wear most of the time and I adore it...

If I had to pick a favourite gemstone, it would probably be Sapphire. They come in so many colours and cuts you're completely spoilt for choice and way they handle colour and light always delights and surprises me...

Often described as 'the great imposter' for its staggering likeness to ruby in its red varieties, for me it was the enchanting blue/grey hues that stopped me in my tracks...

When it comes to gemstones, few can rival the timeless beauty and allure of topaz. This exquisite gem, with its enchanting tones and gorgeous sparkle, has long been cherished for its elegance and sophistication...

You get a lot of bang for your buck with Tourmaline. Available in the most wonderful spectrum of colours, it's typically found in beautiful long prisms lending themselves to more unusual elongated cuts...