Yellow cubic zirconia drop earrings

If you haven’t got Christmas gift buying burnout at this time of year … then you’re exactly like me, and you leave everything to the last minute!

For those of you who have loved ones born in December, and your creative skills just can’t cope with the stress of having to think of another gift, there is a solution that will satisfy everyone! Jewellery is a gift which is personal, sentimental, longlasting and always makes guys and gals feel loved … and choosing December birthstone jewellery instantly narrows the search for the perfect piece to make life a little easier! Put this together with our hot picks for new and popular December birthstone pieces, and all that gift-selection stress will instantly melt away. Here are our top picks for December birthstone jewellery for both the guys and the gals.

Pastiche brand cubic zirconia silver pendant with chain

Stunning Tanzanite and diamond bracelet

Tanzanite and diamond pendant

Inori mens bracelet

The traditional December birthstone is turquoise – however, turquoise jewellery is exceptionally difficult to find, let alone finding a large enough range to guarantee being able to match a particular product to your loved one’s style! We usually go with the two alternative December birthstones – the zircon (or cubic zirconia jewellery) and tanzanite jewellery. The yellow cubic zirconia earrings at the beginning of the article are quite unique in store – that delicious fresh shade of lemon doesn’t occur naturally very often in other gemstones, so there’s no way that these earrings will be masquerading as any other type of stone. They’re joyful and bright, and with their unusual shade of yellow they are well suited to any occasion … just make sure your birthday girl has the artistic eye to coordinate these with her outfit!

Pastiche is one of the newer brands in the Gilletts family – it is a bold, modern and minimalist collection suited to contemporary guys and girls. Silvers, blacks and natural metal colours are favoured … along with the ultra-clear prisms created by cubic zirconias. The pendant at right is typical of the Pastiche range – it is made of sterling silver and features row upon row of sparkling cubic zirconias … creating an overall effect somewhat like a sparkling teardrop upon your throat. The chain pictured comes with the pendant – it is a neat 40cm long, so the piece will sit nice and high on your collarbones.

Tanzanite is another of the alternative birthstones for December. It is not a very well known gemstone, but it certainly is beautiful … as you can see in the tanzanite and diamond bracelet at right, it has a unique lilac hue and fantastic clarity, even in larger stones. Traditional gems like emeralds and sapphires may be better known, but they just aren’t found with the clarity and size that tanzanites are. The tanzanite and diamond bracelet at right is a luxury piece, with the purple December birthstones taking centre stage, accented by 6 brilliant cut diamonds and set on 18ct white gold. The total tanzanite weight in the bracelet is 2.65ct, with a supporting 0.12ct of white diamonds. The bracelet is 19cm long and will sit a little loose on the average female wrist – you may want to check out one of her current bracelets to see if the length will suit her.

With the gorgeous colour and good affordability of tanzanite, though, you may well want to check out the larger stones – like the one in this tanzanite and diamond pendant. Like the bracelet above, the December birthstone is partnered with diamonds and 18ct white gold for pure luxury. It is an uncomplicated design that will fit in easily with work and casual outfits – there’s not really any reason for her to take this birthday gift off, actually! Unless you decide to buy her a necklace for Christmas also …

Of course, 50% of the population with a birthday in December will be male … and in this age of affordable male jewellery and a growing focus on male grooming, Gilletts is a fantastic place to buy for male loved ones as well as females. The Inori bracelet at right features cubic zirconia as a December birthstone, and is made with the strong and simple yet romantically tinged design that marks the rest of the Inori range. The cubic zirconia is set in the clasp of the bracelet, which has a base of highly scratch-resistant stainless steel. The bracelet is 19cm (the same length as the earlier tanzanite bracelet), but if your man likes it to fit a little more snugly, it is quite easy to clip the clasp to one of the closer links of the bracelet.

If we’ve managed to reignite your gifting inspiration with this selection, but you haven’t quite seen the perfect gift yet, keep browsing now! There’s a special page for December birthstone jewellery, but feel free to use the alternative December birthstones of tanzanite jewellery, lapis jewellery and zirconia jewellery in your loved one’s gift. And remember that while birthstone jewellery is an easy way to narrow the search, you are never ‘bound’ by birthstones! If you’ve got the energy, roam free through the whole store … we’ll be just behind the Live Help link at the right of screen if you need any assistance.

Pearl and blue topaz necklace

The topaz is a gorgeous, and very suitable birthstone for November. At this time of year (at least in the Southern hemisphere), the weather is warming up, the spring rains have almost disappeared, and every morning the sky is a dependable, clear blue … a lot like the gorgeous joyful blue of the traditional coloured topaz! It would be a pity to miss out on a birthstone gift for any November-born loved ones, since they’re such a beautiful symbol of the time of their birth. Today we check out some new November birthstone jewellery items in store, as well as a couple of old favourites that are guaranteed to please. This should be a little push down the slippery-dip past our whole range of topaz jewellery, to help you find the perfect November birthday gift!

Pandora Lovepods blue topaz 18ct yellow gold earrings

4mm blue topaz square cut white gold earrings

5mm blue topaz white gold earrings

Gorgeous amethyst, pink topaz and diamond pendant

It’s rare to find two gemstones that work more perfectly as a team than blue topaz and white pearls … pearls are the gem of the ocean, and blue topaz has the look of the warmest, most gorgeous tropical blue sea … just at that point where you the colour of the water starts overtaking the colour of the sand as you are wading out. Ahhhh! The gems are set in amazingly delicately crafted 14ct white gold, with two round brilliant cut topazes at the top, and a voluminous 11m white cultured fresh water pearl at the bottom of the dangle section. The necklace chain (which is naturally included) is 42cm long – at this length it should sit up at around the level of the collarbones, and give the dangle a little room to breathe before it skims the tops of your clothing. This is a gorgeous piece with very versatile application, and will make for an everyday favourite or an evening flagship piece.

The Pandora Lovepods earrings at right maintain that same image and feel in their design, with the delicate chain and the neatly sized topazes … however these hark to the sky instead of the ocean, with the yellow gold of the sun shining behind the pastel blue of a spring morning sky. Like all of the pieces in the Lovepods range, these are ultra-high quality earrings made with topazes of impeccable clarity and colour, set on 18ct gold. They look quite long and dangly in the image on site, but they are actually quite delicately sized – the topazes hang 2.8cm below the top of the hook fitting. There are plenty of Lovepods rings and pendants that match up with this design – some with blue topazes as the singular stone, some incorporating them alongside other gems. Browse the Pandora Lovepods range for some instant ideas for Christmas, anniversaries, next year’s birthday, Valentines … etc!

November birthstone jewellery doesn’t have to be all about decadence and luxury, though … just the sparkle of the topaz and a simple design makes a lot of women very happy! Especially since straightforward designs like the earrings at right are easy to wear with just about whatever outfit she throws on for the day. The blue topaz square cut, and blue topaz brilliant-cut earrings at right are among our most popular November birthstone jewellery gifts. They’re easy to wear, easy to match … and easy for you to afford! These birthstone earrings come in a variety of sizes and cuts – you’re looking at the 4mm version of the square cut stones, and the 5mm version of the brilliant cut topazes. However, they come in sizes from 3mm across to 6mm, and also in a cute heart cut!

Topaz is one of the many gemstones that is available fairly widely in a secondary colour. Pink topazes have a reddish hue that gives them a very mature, yet still feminine feel … and the November birthstone is beautifully incorporated into this pendant alongside amethyst and diamonds. It looks like a whole lot of bling … but the whole piece is actually very reasonable priced! Click through and check it out. The base is white gold, but at 9ct it remains affordable. Your loved one will need to have a chain handy to pop this one on – either white gold or sterling silver will look fantastic.

Keep browsing amongst the topaz jewellery now, with all those new ideas whizzing around in your head! Alternatively, check out some of November’s other birthstone options – the Mystical (Tibetan) and Traditional birthstone systems use pearl jewellery as the birthstone for November birthdays, while citrine birthstone jewellery is another choice in the modern system. If  you’d like a little push in the right direction, or any help with the ordering process, we’re always available through the Live Help link at the right of screen in the shopping area of the website. Ring the bell, and we’ll be there to help!

Beautiful Opal boulder doublet bracelet

Opals are one of the most unique and instantly recognizable gemstones. It is an amorphous form of silica, the only gemstone that is able to refract every colour in the visible light spectrum, and a gemstone which is very amenable to the unique look of smooth polishing and asymmetrical shaping. Best of all, as an Australian jeweller, we have access to some of the most budget-friendly high quality opals in the world! Opals are also the birthstone for October-born women and men, and opal jewellery is one of easiest ways to make a heart melt with a fast and easy gift search! Today we pick out some of the most popular opal jewellery items, as well as some newcomers to the opal gemstone jewellery range.

Opal white gold earrings

Opal earrings

Unique opal and diamond pendant

The ‘oooh’s and ‘aaah’s that you probably found yourself making as you checked out the jewellery at the beginning of the article were inspired by a gorgeous opal boulder doublet bracelet. Bracelets are such a romantic gift … and strangely enough, they are usually perfect whether you ar buying for somebody you’re romantically or platonically connected to. They inspire a sense of love and beauty in mothers, sisters and friends just as they do for girlfriends. This gorgeous piece features five Australian opal boulder doublets, with dominant tones of blue, purple and pink. The stones are set against quality 14ct gold, with a section of the bracelet left unadorned by the gems. This helps create a ‘front’ and ‘back’ for the piece, as well as helping keep the price tag down. It is 17.5cm long – you may want to sneakily measure her wrist or another of her bracelets before ordering!

The opal earrings at right look quite similar to many of the other pairs in store (though with their own distinct colour profile, of course). Their main point of difference is that they are set on white gold, rather than sterling silver. This makes them both suitable for people with highly sensitive skin as well as those with acidic skin, and just gives them an extra special little touch! The opal boulder doublets are 8mm x 5.5mm, and the gold is a beautifully balanced 14ct blend. All our white gold is nickel-free and suitable for all skin types.

The opal earrings at right are similar to the white gold base earrings above, but they are actually one of our most affordable opal pieces, with the doublets set of sterling silver. Look carefully at all of the different opal earrings on site and make sure that you open the larger version of the picture for each one, as the colour varies for each pair. You’ll see that this pair has a gorgeous feminine purple-blue side, with the other side made up of a fiery hot pink opalescence with a streak of green. The opal earrings in the picture are exactly what you’ll receive – we create a separate listing for each different stone, and once a particular colour of opal earring is sold, it is gone forever (!).

The anchor design opal pendant at right is one of the more individual pieces on site! Anchor motifs are certainly uncommon in jewellery, but when you look at the colour of the opal, it is hard not to think about the ocean … that deep blue background with the flashing green flecks instantly take you to a mental place of pressure all round your body, cool waves running across your skin and utter silence … beautiful! We actually like this piece as a men’s October birthstone gift also – pop it on a long chain so that it can be tucked into a shirt when necessary, and it works beautifully as a male piece.

There are well over 6 dozen standard opal jewellery pieces available through Gilletts, in addition to jewellery featuring October’s alternative birthstones of tourmaline and aquamarine. And trust me, opal jewellery is easy to love! If you want a hand picking out the perfect piece, you need technical assistance with any of the products, or you just need help with the ordering process, we’re always available behind the Live Help window at the right of screen in the main store area. Say g’day, and we promise we’ll say it back!

Pandora Sapphire Gold Charm

In this world of factory runs, economies of scale and department store shopping becoming the only affordable option, everybody is looking for something they can truly make their own. Pandora bracelets (and indeed, the rest of their personalizable jewellery range) really came along and filled a need within girls and women the world over! If the shimmering, ever-changing styles of the Pandora bracelet charm range has captured the heart of one of your loved ones, you’ve got birthday gifts all wrapped up … the only thing you need to do is choose from the thousand-strong range of charms. That’s what we’re here to help you with today! Check out our top picks for Pandora charms for September birthdays.

Pandora Murano Glass Charm – Pink Circles

Pandora woven knot charm Pandora woven knot charm

New Pandora Sphere Clip

Pandora Blue Fantasy Enamel Silver Charm

If your Pandora-phile doesn’t yet have a classic birthstone bead, it’s time to honour tradition and get her a beautiful quality, simply designed birthstone piece – like the sapphire and yellow gold charm at the beginning of the article. The charm features 5 genuine sapphires, cut and polished to really enhance the depth of that blue colour. Gorgeous! It looks a lot like a spacer, but since most Pandora bracelets are based on sterling silver or coloured charms, this will stand out as a feature charm despite its slim design. Although it’s must for all September-born bracelets, you shouldn’t be concerned at the mid-range price tag … you can layby it for a much smaller amount each week. Easy!

The latter part of the month of September is ruled by the zodiac sign Libra – these ladies of balance, grace and poise have the colour pink as their signature shade, and there are plenty of corresponding Pandora Murano glass charms. We like this relatively new spotty design for September-born Librans, with it’s peachy keen background colour and easily coordinated colour. As a simple sterling silver base Murano glass charm, it’s one of the charms at the bottom pricing tier for the category … though definitely not the bottom style tier!

However, most of the month of September is taken up with the Virgo sign. These slick and polished women have mercury as their signature metal, and while we don’t, can’t and won’t sell you any jewellery made of mercury, we believe the two Pandora charms at right have a little of the mercury feel! The woven knot charm is an old favourite from the Pandora range, and one of the true classics. It writhes and twists like the amazing liquid metal, the edges slipping away from your field of vision. The new sphere clip below the woven knot charm comes from the most recent release of new Pandora charms. It is perhaps even more mercurial in its appearance, like falling drop of liquid silver caught in a moment of exceptional balance. The clip is a fantastic choice for ladies who like to have things very precisely placed on their Pandora bracelet, because this will stay put rather than sliding back and forth. It’ll keep all the other charms in their exact place as well.

Virgos have a deep and delicate blue as their signature colour, contrasted with the feminine pink of the Librans with whom they share a month. There are plenty of blue charms on site, but one of the newer (and in my opinion, more beautiful!) pieces on site is the blue fantasy enamel silver charm at right. With its delicate silver vines winding around the outside of the charm, and the pearlescent marbling in the background enamel, it is a gorgeous and graceful charm for those born in the first few weeks of September.

The Pandora collection has grown and grown like a beanstalk over the years, and now at Gilletts we have well over a thousand different charms to please every September-born girl out there. Keep browsing, either for pink and blue signature colour charms among the Pandora Murano glass and Pandora enamel charms, or have a look through the birthstone or zodiac charms to find something that will be an instant fit for your loved one. If you want to venture further than the ‘easy’ charms but need a second opinion, don’t be shy to get in touch with us!

Pandora pink sapphire earrings

As a kid, birthdays were something that you looked forward to all year. My daughter said to me the other day that her birthday was getting close. I told her that it wasn’t, it was 4 months away … and she said that yes it was getting close, it was only 4 months away! As you get a bit older though, you tend to buy things for yourself as you need them throughout the year. This not only puts a blank look on your face when people ask what you’d like as a birthday present; it also makes other adults incredibly difficult to buy for! The best solution is to buy people the things that they wouldn’t buy for themselves – usually that means something to make them feel special, treated and looked after. Jewellery is just the thing – and if your loved one’s birthday falls in September, an easy way to narrow down the jewellery search is by searching for September birthstone jewellery. The birthstone for the month is the sapphire – today we check out a few choice old favourites, and some of the new arrivals on the sapphire birthstone jewellery scene!

Pink sapphire and diamond brand name necklace

Multi coloured sapphire and diamond drop earrings

3mm natural sapphire yellow gold earrings

Wenger Traveler Alarm Pocket Men’s WatchWenger Traveler Alarm Pocket Men’s Watch

The Pandora earrings at right are a delightful, ultra- feminine choice for September-born ladies … pink sapphires are a little less common but also a little less pricey than the deep, delicious blue versions. They feature three small, brilliant cut stones, but clever positioning makes it look as if the earrings are completely encrusted with sapphires. Neat! The bubble design is a common theme throughout the Pandora jewellery collection, too – if you have a Pandora-phile to buy for this September, you shouldn’t have any worries about being able to match their new gift with the rest of their jewellery pieces.

Pandora is not the only popular jewellery range to venture into the world of pink sapphires. Something about the sapphire crystal structure gives it a bright, utterly girly and very happy hue of pink, and Hot Diamonds have discovered that fact as well! The Hot Diamonds range is, stylistically, about as far as you can get from the luxe/vintage/elegant feel of Pandora, but they do pink sapphires just as beautifully. These September birthstones are set on sterling silver instead of 14ct yellow gold, making them much more affordable. The necklace retains a chic modern feel, with its cool sterling silver base, impeccable rhodium-plated shine, and unusually chunky and laid-back front clasp. The chain, of course, comes with the product, so there is no need to get a spare one for your loved one to go with the pendant part.

The gorgeous basket-style gold and sapphire earrings represent the height of creativity and certainly the height of quality for the September birthstone! These are a stunning piece, perfect for women with an adventurous style and a love of all things bright and beautiful. Every one of those multi-coloured stones hanging from the ‘basket’ at the top is a sapphire – all of the stones have a massive combined weight of 3.82ct. There is a variance of colour in each stone, with yellow, pink, reddish, blue, green and even purple-coloured sapphires featured on the piece. They measure 6.5cm long, so are probably not suitable for everyday wear. However, they are light and comfortable (1.65g each), and they will definitely become a favourite in your loved one’s collection.

However, when it comes to birthstone jewellery, you can’t go past the basics! Unless, of course,  your birthday gift-ee has moved past them. We still adore the 3mm natural sapphire and yellow gold earrings at right … they’re a true classic. The combined-weight 0.29ct stones are brilliant-cut and highly polished, and set on 9ct yellow gold for a look of luxury with a price tag of affordability. If you’re buying for a lady with more than one set of earrings, these are a fantastic gift – their simple styling means they will accent many more complex pieces of jewellery without overbearing them. And that, in turn, means that they’ll get plenty of wear!

Now, we certainly hadn’t forgotten that men have birthdays in September also, meaning that birthstone jewellery makes gift-buying as suitable and easy for them as it does for females! The Wenger watch at right doesn’t incorporate sapphires in the way we traditionally know them, but it does have ultra-tough sapphire coated glass for the frame. It really is a great jewellery gift for the man who doesn’t like wearing jewellery … in fact, this gets clipped onto his utility belt or pocket like any other tool. Just a very functional, versatile one! This watch is made by the same original company that made Swiss Army knives – definitely a point of pride with your male loved one. It is water resistant to 30m, with a brushed stainless steel case that will never look tatty, luminous hands and markers, as well as a time zone indicator. Not to mention, a fantastic price tag …

If you haven’t yet seen something just perfect for your loved one, there are plenty more products to ponder over on site! Check for August birthstone gifts for females in our special section; if you’re buying for a guy, check out the range of watches with sapphire glass fronts. Alternatively, you could also look for sapphire colours in our special men’s gift ideas section. If you get stuck, though, we’re always about to help! Click on the Live Help link at the right side of screen when you’re in the shopping area, and we’ll come running out to the storefront to help.

Striking peridot and diamond pendant

It’s a chilly time of year, but it can actually be pretty easy to warm a lucky girl’s (or guy’s!) heart with the right birthday gift. The August birthstone harks forward to warmer mornings, longer days, and a refreshed feeling throughout the world – the gem is the ultra-clear light green peridot. Birthstone jewellery makes for an easily personalised, longlasting and universally appealing gift for August-born women, men, girls and boys. Today we pick out a few of our most popular pieces of all time, as well as some of the newer peridot jewellery items for August birthdays in store.

Pandora Lovepods mixed three pod 18ct yellow gold necklace

Peridot yellow gold stud earrings

Pearl, green peridot and purple iolite earrings

The peridot pendant at the beginning of the article is a quintessential August birthstone jewellery piece, with its generously sized peridot and affordable 9ct gold base. That asymmetrical gold framing gives the pendant a very contemporary edge – a great choice for females at the cutting edge of fashion, or who like things a little quirkier! A 0.03ct brilliant cut white diamond accents the peridot and yellow gold … like a reflected sunbeam set against a backdrop of grassy fields and golden sunshine. Ahhhh! The peridot is an oval cut stone, and at 7mm x 9mm is quite large – this gives it a 2.1ct weight, and the overall pendant is 1.7cm long. The chain you see on the picture is for display purposes – if your birthday girl doesn’t have an all-purpose chain that this will suit, check out our chain selection.

The Pandora Lovepods necklace at right is more of a luxury birthday gift … but it really is one that will be treasured forever. The base is a bright, gentle 18ct gold, and the necklace features three ‘pods’ – one peridot, one blue topaz and one red topaz. Topaz is actually one of the alternative birthstones for August, making this an especially suitable birthday piece! The chain is 45cm long – high enough to sit nicely above the neckline of your loved one’s clothes and be shown off wherever they go! Although this is a luxury item, it’s designed as an everyday wearer, with its slimline design and the gemstones sized so that they accent outfits rather than overwhelming or clashing with other colours.

The beautiful oval-cut peridot earrings at right are an obvious match for the August birthstone pendant at the beginning of the article. If your budget doesn’t stretch to getting your loved one a matching set for their birthday, bookmark these earrings anyway for a ready-made Christmas present! The peridots are 6mm x 8mm,  the same proportions as the stone in the pendant, and they are also set in affordable (but beautiful!) 9ct yellow gold. If you’re buying a non-romantic present for a loved one (such as for your sister, mother or a platonic friend), birthstone earrings are especially suitable.

With their calm and mysterious under-ocean feel, the pearl, peridot and purple iolite earrings at right are quite different to most other birthstone pieces! The rounded, polished finish of the peridots and the iolites is not only a parallel for the pearls, but makes for a greater depth of colour … looking at them, you almost feel as if you’re watching seaweed waft around your face while staring outwards into the clouded purple depths! These gorgeous earrings are made for pierced ears – the post and butterfly fitting sit behind the joint of the top iolite and the top peridot stones. They are 4.5cm long – perfect if you want to add to your loved one’s costume or evening jewellery collection.

Remember, there’s actually an entire universe of jewellery waiting to unfurl into spring at Gilletts! Check out the rest of our August birthstone jewellery collection, or look into alternative options like carnelian and topaz jewellery if green’s not her colour. But most of all, keep looking – this little selection is just the icing on a much bigger cake!

3mm Rhodolite garnet yellow gold earrings

It’s the beginning of a fresh New Year … the holidays are trailing to a bittersweet end, work is knocking at the door, and we’re all trying our darndest to make this year different, and keep those resolutions! New Years can actually be a time when things feel a little flat after the holiday high … so if you know somebody who’s having their birthday in January, it’s the perfect time to lift their spirits and make them feel special! Garnets are the birthstone for people born in January, and they offer an easy way to make women’s jewellery gifts a little more personal and special. Today we check out some new and classic garnet jewellery items for girls born in January.

5mm rhodolite garnet white gold earrings

Heart cut rhodolite garnet and diamond pendant

Pandora rhodolite garnet bead necklace

White Gold Diamond and Garnet Little Boy Pendant

The 3mm rhodolite garnet earrings at the beginning of the article are a new item in store, but definitely a classic that never goes out of style! In your childhood, 2mm gemstone earrings are common … these are the adult-sized version of that sweet and simple design that has stayed with so many girls throughout so many years. Rhodolite garnets have a slightly pinker and much deeper hue to them – they’re definitely the luxury garnet, yet as with all garnets, they are exceptionally affordable. The 9ct yellow gold post and butterfly metal base is easy-wear and non-allergenic.

The 5mm rhodolite garnet earrings at right are an excellent basic gift for girls of all ages, and all jewellery tastes. They’re another everyday favourite, but with a slightly different style … sleek and modern white gold instead of classical yellow gold, a dangle design instead of fixed gemstones, hoops instead of post and butterfly fittings. The earrings are not huggie style, they are definite hoops measuring 2cm from top to bottom. The 9ct white gold makes them very affordable gifts that will fast become a jewellery box favourite!

Not every lady changes her earrings every day … and for gals who already have a firm favourite pair that almost never leave their ears, a special occasion pendant could be the perfect birthstone jewellery gift. The heart cut rhodolite garnet pendant at right is a gorgeous classical design, with the romantic heart cut and ‘forever’ diamonds at the top making this a great gift for a new girlfriend, a wonderful wife … or even as a feminine birthday gift to start off a jewellery collection for a daughter. The base metal is affordable but quality 9ct white gold, with a 0.94ct heart cut garnet. The chain’s not included – just click through to the chains section on the product page. Sterling silver chains often look lovely with white gold!

The Pandora jewellery rhodolite garnet bead necklace at right is another jewellery gift that triuly transcends age boundaries, with its simple yet quite decadent, jewel-filled design. The dainty rhodolite garnets are strung with a sterling silver clasp, with the entire strand measuring 42cm to sit nice and high around her neck, though still remain comfortable. This women’s necklace is also very well-priced, for all those gemstones … and don’t forget that all Pandora jewellery hasd free delivery in Australia!

The white gold, diamond and garnet pendant at right is definitely a luxury item … garnets are a lucky gemstone which offers a lot of carat weight for very few dollars, but the rest of this pendant is made with gorgeous 10ct white gold and a smattering of sparkling diamonds. If you’re buying for your wife and you happen to have a new son, this could be a gorgeous sentimental gift. The whole pendant is a sizeable 2.5cm long, and again, it is a stand-alone item … check out the chains section on the product page if your special lady doesn’t already have a suitable one.

Of all the birthday gifts in all the world, birthstone jewellery is possibly the one that makes her feel the most special with the least agonising over the decision on your part! Keep checking out the range of garnet jewellery if you haven’t quite found what you need … and don’t be shy to get in touch with us for advice or help with the ordering process if you need to, via the Live help link at the right of every screen in the store.

Pandora light blue topaz gold pendant

It’s December … and if you’ve been doing your spousely, brotherly, sisterly, parent-ly and childly duties, you’ve probably used up a lot of inspiration on deciding what Christmas presents to buy everybody! People with a birthday in December often get a bit of a poor showing when it comes to birthday gifts … it isn’t that people don’t care, but their minds are usually in other places. There is an easy and personalised solution – grab a December birthstone jewellery gift, and you have instant personalisation in a sentimental and very longlasting gift! December can even be a difficult month to buy birthstone jewellery for (!) so today we check out all your options for pre-Christmas babies … and their adult versions .

Gorgeous heart 6mm blue topaz earrings

Impressive multicoloured white gold pendant

Ruby and diamond drop earrings

Exquisite Georgini cubic zirconia necklace

Although turquoise is the ‘official’ birthstone for December birthdays currently, the utter lack of turquoise gemstone jewellery worldwide means that a suitable substitute is needed! November’s birthstone is the topaz, and, being neighbourly, it has lent a variant of its birthstone to the following month, December! That’s why we have the gorgeous Pandora light blue topaz pendant at the beginning of the article. You get quite a lot of value for your jewellery dollar with this pendant – priced within budget for just about every giftee, it is actually made from hardy and great quality 14ct yellow gold and with a delicately coloured genuine blue topaz in the centre. Best of all, you don’t have to find any extra inspiration for a different gift for Christmas … grab the Pandora yellow gold blue topaz Mix n Match earrings that go with the pendant!

Just about any woman you know will delight in the sweet, but not overly feminine, and delicate but not inconspicuous colours and sparkles of the blue topaz earrings at right! The centre gemstones are a very generous 6mm at their largest diameter, set on affordable 9ct gold. These are quite a traditional design at a wonderful price – whether it’s your Mum, sister, girlfriend, wife, daughter or other in-law having a birthday, these topaz earrings are perfect. On top of that fantastic price tag, they also ship for free!

Blue topaz is a fantastic solo performer in jewellery … but also a great team player, as you can see in this multicoloured gemstone white gold pendant! The oval cut blue topaz sits at the bottom of this pendant – the lighter blue stone a little further up is an aquamarine, and is actually far more transparent. Each of those sparkling gems is a 4mm x 6mm oval cut piece, and the creators have deliberately picked quite affordable gemstones … so although this women’s pendant looks like the height of luxury, it is actually very affordable! With its flowing, contemporary pattern and colourful look, this is a fantastic December birthday gift for ladies who like to take a bit of a walk on the wild side with their jewellery. With its stunning array of colours, it can be worn with just about any outfit and is guaranteed to become an instant favourite. She’ll come in colours everywhere … she combs her hair … she’s like a rainbow!

Since we’ve been forced to look beyond the main contemporary birthstone for December anyway, why limit ourselves only to the second most widely accepted stone? There are actually quite a few birthstone systems, and the system that is actually in widest use now is not the most traditional one. Originally, birthstones for each month were designated according to a Biblical story … and science has helped us recognise that life is far more than the Bible, the traditional set of birthstones remains as a ‘testament’ to a far more ancient and intriguing time! Way back when, the birthstone options for December used to be either ruby or zircon … zircon is a mineral, and chemically quite closely related to the gorgeous, sparkling, diamond-like (but infinitely more affordable) cubic zirconia! This set of two gemstones works out quite well for the range of gift-buyers – that’s you! Rubies are highly traditional and now quite rare, while cubic zirconia is widely available and able to be synthesised. This dichotomy means that whether you’re looking for a special gift that will last a lifetime, or a true gift ‘du jour’ to indulge today’s fantasy, you can find it with a December birthstone!

So after that lecture … for those of you searching for a longlasting and truly classical piece, the ruby teardrop earrings at right are poignant and perfect! The pear cut rubies have a combined weight of around 0.37ct, and are set underneath six ultra-clear and very white diamonds. These women’s earrings are a dainty 1.7cm long, but make a massive impact with the deep magenta rubies in their face! Like most of our earrings now, they also have two different comfort settings for the post and butterfly attachment … and like all of our products, they come with free gift wrapping!

The Georgini jewellery pendant at right may not have any rubies in it, but is certainly not a throwaway piece of jewellery … with well over 50 sparkling gemstones set on lustrous silver, it is a stunning conversation piece! The gemstones might not be the deliciously clear white diamonds that they look like to an untrained eye (then this would have to be in with the April birthstone gift suggestions!), but the overall effect is magnificent. Georgini does cocktail jewellery and cubic zirconias very well, so if you’re after December birthstone jewellery, check out the rest of the Georgini jewellery range!

What seems like the curse of having December-born loved ones (where can you find turquoise jewellery now?!), actually turns into an opportunity to spread your creative wings a little … while still making every gift innately appropriate, with birthstone jewellery. Check out the rest of the blue topaz jewellery, the ruby jewellery and cubic zirconia jewellery while you’ve got the mojo for it – if you have any trouble, just knock on the ‘Live Help’ door at the right of your screen and we’ll be along to assist you!

Pink sapphire bunny brooch

With a massive variety of colours ranging from deep, calm ocean blue, to rosy romantic pink, mossy green and fiery orange, September-born guys and girls are almost guaranteed to find a birthstone jewellery piece that reflects their personality incorporating sapphires. Sapphires are traditionally a luxury gemstone for jewellery, and while they do have a definite exotic, special feel, there are plenty of sapphire pieces that are within budget for us ordinary people! Today we check out a niche selection of these great-priced, beautiful quality September birthstone gift ideas.

Golden sapphire and diamond ring

Stunning sapphire and diamond pendant

Sapphire and diamond earrings

Pandora pink sapphire pendant with leather necklace

If your lucky September-born lady is also a Mum, we love the idea of the pink sapphire-eyed bunny brooch at the beginning of the article. It can be difficult to find Mums’ gifts that aren’t specific to the baby’s gender, but this gorgeous brooch takes the cake nicely. The bunny is made of 18ct yellow gold, with two pink sapphires of 0.02ct each as eyes, and a total length of 3.2cm overall. You can also choose this design in 18ct white gold, if your September-born loved one would prefer. Just make sure you buy her plenty of real nappy pins to go along with it … wouldn’t want her to mix up her gift in a moment of baby-brain induced insanity!

Though we’re most used to deep ocean blue as the colour of sapphires (with an occasional bright, feminine pink), they come in a massive variety of colours. As far as September birthstone gifts go, the golden sapphire and diamond ring at right is a very unusual one … and unusually well-priced, as well! It features a 6mm x 4mm golden coloured sapphire as the centrepiece, surrounded by a little army of 10 brilliant cut genuine white diamonds. The band is a very comfortable 2mm wide, and if you’re looking for a romantic gift for your loved one this September, this ring is a great choice. You’ll need to know finger size when ordering, and it is definitely best to have this checked at a local jeweller rather than slipping pieces of paper round her fingers while she’s sleeping … (!)

As one of the traditional gemstones of old, you’ll often find sapphires in elegantly traditional arrangements of gemstones like the pendant at right. The sapphire centrepiece is a .40ct piece in rich natural blue, and is surrounded by 12 brilliant cut white diamonds in a sunburst pattern. The design is very noticeable, but the pendant itself is quite daintily sized at 1.7cm long, and is perfect for unobtrusive everyday wear. It ships for free across Australia, and while it isn’t quite in the ‘budget’ category, it is actually fantastic value for money, with the high gemstone weight and 18ct gold base.

If you are looking to make this September birthday particularly special, the sapphire and diamond earrings at right make an excellent accompaniment for the pendant above … though they are just as stunning as a solo act! The huggie design is becoming very popular, allowing everyday wear and plenty of surface area for sparkle, without being unwieldy like some dangle and drop designs. These gorgeous earrings have an 18ct white gold base again, and a combined sapphire weight in the alternating gemstones of .27ct, along with 0.17ct of white diamonds. You can also layby them for around the cost of a night of takeaway per week … I’d say these are far more worthwhile!

The Pandora jewellery necklace at right is one of our most affordable sapphire jewellery pieces for September birthdays. The gemstone is again lovely quality, but dainty – the aspect which makes most difference to the price is the use of vintage, down to earth materials rather than the 18ct gold base which is common across other September birthstone jewellery. The bubbled metal design, dainty pink sapphires set in 14ct yellow gold inlays and looping style is encapsulated in a range of Pandora pieces – there are bracelet charms, rings and neat, everyday-wear post and butterfly fitting earrings that you can either choose to go with the necklace, or simply keep in mind as a Christmas gift!

Sapphires are a luxury, highly traditional stone – but September birthstone jewellery with sapphires doesn’t have to come with ‘traditional’ price tags … keep browsing and see for yourself! There are plenty of great value September birthstone pieces on site, and with our in-store layby option you’ll be able to choose something stunning without denting your budget too much. If you have any questions about the pieces, just ask our friendly store staff via the Live Help link at the right of screen in the store area.

Oval peridot yellow gold pendant

The birthstone poem originally published by Tiffany and Co., that set out the traditional array of birthstones as we know them, said that those born in August would remain unmarried unless they wore peridots. “The August born without this stone / /’Tis said, must live unloved; alone’. Nawh!! Pity the many, many poor women who couldn’t afford to buy peridots back in 1870, the pamphlet’s publication date. Or perhaps, don’t pity them … because it seems that many women managed to get married without the magical help of this nevertheless fresh, pretty and delightful stone! The not-very-subtle ways that Tiffany used to sell their peridot jewellery back in the 19^th century don’t take anything away from the fact that peridots are a gorgeous gemstone for August birthdays; with a fresh, light colouring, an innate versatility, and a suitability for all budgets. All modern budgets, at least! Today we check out some beautiful peridot July birthday gifts from the range of birthstone jewellery on site.

August birthstone peridot heart earrings

Pandora Lovepods peridot 18ct yellow gold earrings

Blue topaz and peridot gemstone pendant

Purple amethyst, green peridot and white diamond pendant

Green Twists Pandora Inspirations ready-made bracelet

Pandora Hanging peridot grapes charm

If you’re looking for an August birthday gift for someone that truly delights in jewellery, you can’t go past the decadent oval cut peridot pendant at the beginning of the article. Peridots are an amazingly cost-effective stone … the 2.56 carats of gem in this beautiful pendant would cost tens of thousands of dollars if it was a diamond – you can grab the peridot and gold necklace for a coupe of hundred dollars. The stone measures 8mm x 10mm, and is set on 9ct yellow gold, to help keep the piece affordable. Stunning!

The peridot heart-cut earrings at right are another simple and romantic gift for gals born in August – one of their standout features is the unusual attachment method for the peridots! The gemstones are hung with attachments at the peaks of the love hearts’ curvature, but the entire arrangement is hung from the body of the earring, so the stone and setting sway at the same time. The gemstone themselves are 5mm from peak to bottom, and also from side to side, and they are set on non-allergenic 9ct white gold. A little piece of uniqueness, in a very affordable package!

Peridots and gold are best friends – the delicate freshness of the stone’s colour matches beautifully with the mellow richness of gold, whether it’s yellow or white. The Pandora Lovepods earrings at right are a great example, pairing up two brilliant cut peridots with 8ct gold. They are designed to match with the other jewellery from the Pandora Lovepods range – all of which packages up unusual, fresh and fun gemstones in the pure luxury of the teardrop-shaped 18ct gold envelopes. These earrings have a 3cm drop, but there are exact copies available with a 5cm drop and a 1cm solid (rather than swaying) drop also.

The colour of peridots isn’t particularly deep – we’ve been talking about it in terms like ‘light’ and ‘fresh’. It naturally matches up well with other gemstones that don’t overpower or dominate in the design – and the sterling silver pendant with blue topaz, amethyst, citrine and peridots is a good example. This is another pendant with a high gemstone weight for exceptionally low dollars … the main blue topaz at the attachment point is 9mm x 6mm in size, and the other stones are each 3mm in diameter – so there are much larger in real life than they appear in the photo. The entire necklace is 5cm long, and made of polished sterling silver, which is what gives this piece its fabulous price tag!

The purple amethyst and green peridot pendant at right has been a popular design for some time – the combination of a voluptuous flow, neatly sized gemstones and sparkling contrast diamonds is loved by many. There is an alternate version that incorporates six different coloured stones, plus diamonds as well, for those that like to keep their lives colourful! The base metal here is 9ct white gold, so those that have ‘issues’ with sterling silver (tarnishing type issues), can rest assured that this pendant will stay looking brilliant for many years. The pendant translates well from work, to casual weekends, to cocktail evenings – a great value and high rotation August birthday gift!

Peridots also feature heavily in the Pandora collection, whose designers love to be a little unusual in their jewellery creation, with gemstone choice a main focus of their creativity. The Green Twists Pandora Inspirations bracelet is an awesome example of how peridots, green cubic zirconias and sterling silver can work well together to create an elegant and endearing look. This bracelet is wonderful y itself, even if no other charms are ever added to it, but there is also plenty of room to personalise … both physically, and within the budget!

Perfect for white wine drinkers, the Pandora hanging peridot grapes charm at right is a very cute example of the way that gemstones are incorporated to tell a story within Pandora jewellery. The peridot is polished, smooth and spherical, and sits perfectly among the little bubbles of sterling silver that make up the rest of the charm. There’s a purple amethyst version of this charm as well … why not mix up the whites and reds … at least on your loved one’s wrist! Just like the rest of the Pandora collection, this ships to you for free within Australia.

Peridots may not be able to magically create marriages, as Tiffany and Co. suggested, but they can certainly make a special someone’s day this August! Check out the rest of our peridot jewellery if you haven’t quite hit upon the perfect piece – it is all within budget, and within the realms of the fantastic! If you need any help with the site or gift selection, we are usually available behind the Live Help link in the shop.