Autumn is a time to celebrate the new colour pallet of nature. Gemstones such as citrine, fire opal, topaz and tourmaline, mimic the tones of autumn leaves and the flicker of a cosy fireplace.
Discover more about these gemstones in ravishing colours to enhance this season’s wardrobe.
Statement Stones
Semi-precious stones are perfect for statement jewellery, such as a cocktail rings or a chunky pendant worn over a cosy knit. Larger stones are easier to source, without an eye-watering price tag.
Citrine
Citrine is part of the quartz family and takes on the most beautiful shades of yellow, from deep rich golden citrine to paler lemon shades. Paired with yellow gold to enhance the yellow tones, it is affordable and perfect for statement jewellery.
Red, Yellow and Orange Gemstones
Shades of orange, yellow and red are the iconic colours of autumn; from the falling leaves, Halloween pumpkins or the glow of a bonfire. Look out for these warm toned gemstones in our autumn collection.
Yellow: golden topaz, citrine and yellow sapphire
Orange: fire opal, spessartine garnet, carnelian
Red: garnet, ruby, tourmaline
Darker Shades: Green, Brown, Grey and Purple Gemstones
Gemstones with deeper darker hues can really give impact to an outfit.
Forget the pastel shades of summer, go for dark regal purple amethyst, forest green tourmaline, golden topaz, burgundy garnet or smoky quartz.
With less bare skin on show, higher necklines and layered clothing, think how these richly coloured gems can best be shown off. Longer chains and larger gems stand out against the winter wardrobe.
Twinkling stud earrings peeping out from a cosy hat or Tahitian grey pearls over the top of a grey cashmere jumper. A vintage brooch or pendant in warm rose gold…let colour be your inspiration.
October and November Birthstones
The birthstones for our autumn months, are rich and colourful, with both warm and cool colour variations
October has the birthstone of Opal. Opal is a fascinating gemstone, mainly seen in its blue/white form with neon flashes of colour. However water opals from Ethiopia often have a golden yellow overtone and you can still see the full spectrum of colours.
Fire Opal, is for those with a strong passion for colour – this firebird orange gemstones is semi-translucent, and if facetted gives sparkle as well as outstanding colour.
November Birthstone
For those with a November birthday, your birthstone is Topaz, which is a gloriously colourful stone – popular in both bright blue or golden yellow. As one of the semiprecious gemstones, you can find large high quality stones at tempting prices. Topaz often gives a richer yellow colour to citrine and set in yellow gold has a warmth like no other.
Coloured Diamonds
Most diamond jewellery is prized for the glittering white colour, but fancy coloured diamonds are deliciously tempting. The yellow hues of lemon and champagne or the brown shades of cognac, cinnamon, or chocolate. Commission a unique piece from our workshop.
So as the nights draw in, I welcome our wardrobe change from summer dresses to the heavier cosy fabrics of autumn. To me, the autumn wardrobe is all about textures, that create a sense of cosiness, readying us for the oncoming winter. Soft cashmere sweaters, corduroy, wool and tweed paired with statement jewellery from gemstones that mimic the colours of the falling leaves. Make the most of this riot of colour, before the icy gems of winter take their place.
Read Next
Blog: September Blues
Don't be Blue, there's a whole rainbow of colours to choose from when you wear Sapphires. Discover more about this intriguing gemstone...
