From the countries that produce them to the month of the year that they represent, discover the life story of emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Characteristics of rubies, sapphires and emeralds
These gemstones are renowned for their deep, intense tone and colour. Learn more about their origins and their characteristics :
The world of coloured stones
Find the countries that produce the most beautiful coloured gemstones and in particular discover the deposits of sapphires in Ceylon, rubies in Burma and emeralds in Colombia.
Birthstones
April showers bring May flowers !
Learn about what gemstones and semi-precious stones symbolise depending on your month of birth.