What are Birthstones?
Birthdays are a chance to celebrate life itself.
Although tracing the origin behind birthstones leads to mixed sources, we note the talismanic appeal of gems in offering protection and confidence to its wearer.
Across cultures and centuries, stories have earned them a certain mystique. In Ancient Greek mythology, for example, garnet was connected to Persephone, the goddess seized by Hades. After eating pomegranate seeds, she could return to the earth but was bound to living part of the year in the Underworld. Her tale embodies the Spring and cycle of seasons. Pomegranate symbolises life, fertility, and abundance, imparting similar meaning to garnet that is recognised as January's stone.
Each month is attributed to different gemstones, yet there's no limit to wearing them at any given time. Whether chosen for yourself or given as a gift, a birthstone is a deeply personal way to mark beginnings, milestones, and identity.
In this Lava earring set with detachable drops, the design incorporates turquoise, orange sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Each gemstone is designed to reflect your individuality in colour and craft. It's jewellery that celebrates your story.
Birthstones: nature's palette
We embrace gemstones in all their forms—inclusions and all—celebrating them as nature’s creations. Their unique character is what makes them so intriguing.
Bibi Cheung, our award-winning designer and goldsmith, continues to explore the possibilities of showcasing different gemstones in their best light. Our collections show an exciting array of colours, shapes, and characteristics in sculptural pieces, designed for those who seek the unusual.
Fiery hearts: created for a bespoke commission, this pair of earrings features black opals, rubies, fancy sapphires, and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold
Designing an original piece
We welcome you to provide gems that you would like to use in your bespoke jewellery design.
More often, however, we may present you with gemstones that we have available in our collection for you to choose from. Alternatively, we can source them after starting the design process with you, ensuring that you are satisfied with the selection.
A wax model being sculpted for lost-wax casting
Feel free to browse the website, or let us guide you through a bespoke consultation in our private workshop. Whether selecting your next pendant or selecting the perfect gift, our expertise will delve into your style goals and shortlist our jewellery suitable for you.
You'll find that we can personalise any piece. Whether it's engraving, custom designs, or an entirely new design, there is a range of services to choose from.
Bold statement earrings
Turrini is refining its contemporary take on statement jewellery with fluid, molten shapes and bold gemstone combinations.
Inspired by the flow of volcanic eruptions, these earrings will be sure to attract attention for the right reasons. Their secret is in versatile design: you can detach the drops from their hooks, allowing you to effortlessly switch between statement earrings and elegant studs.
Showcased: Lava 18K Gold Turquoise, Orange Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Detachable Earrings
Hidden gemstones
There is something indescribably special about wearing a piece that remains known only to yourself. This ring from the Nisi collection does that, its free-form shape and characterful gemstones hinting at the rugged Santorini landscape.
A little bit of mystery goes a long way, which you'll find out when you visit the link.
Showcased: Nisi "Floating Island" Gold-sheen Sapphire & Pink Tourmaline Ring
Lesser-known colours
September's birthstone, sapphire, is widely known and coveted for its inky blue appearance. It occurs in a much more diverse palette that designers are continually fascinated by to create unconventional pieces. Sapphire appearing in Turrini jewels span blue, yellow, orange, green, and colourless.
Drawing on mosaic art, the detachable Nisi "Pebble" are crafted with rose-cut sapphires in designs that would not be found easily on the high street.
Showcased: Nisi "Pebble" Yellow Sapphire Detachable Earrings
Make it more unique
Customising jewellery is more than laser-engraving. You may see an existing piece listed on the website and want an alternative version of it better suited to your design requirements.
These earrings are based on the Tiger pendant from our Circle of Life series, made especially for a client wanting a jewellery set. In the design, a young tiger cub's mischievous gaze is set alight with ruby, its body framed by blue and white sapphires.
Showcased: Tiger 18K Rose Gold Stud Earrings
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