Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 93

Eye-catching Tourmaline
With one of the widest colour spectrums of
any gemstone, the colour of an individual
Tourmaline stone can change depending on the
viewing angle and source of light.
According to an Egyptian legend, Tourmaline
travelled from the heart of the Earth to the sun
along a rainbow, and collected its colours along
the way. A beautiful legend for a beautiful and
characterful stone often associated with long
lasting love and friendship and thought to
inspire creativity.
The Parkhouse Tourmaline cluster rings are
totally different in colour yet equally stunning.
The unique Lemon Beryl with its distinctive
bright yellow stone is particularly coveted
because it tends to have excellent clarity with few
inclusions. Its fine colour also evokes memories
of long hot summers, making it the perfect
choice for brightening up dark wintery days.

Brilliant Blue Topaz Romantic Morganite
Known about for around 2,000 years, Blue Topaz is a
lustrous, pretty stone that the ancient Greeks believed
increased the strength of the wearer. It has also been said to
protect travellers from homesickness and danger, while the
Romans dedicated Topaz to Jupiter, the sun god.
We love the light colour and radiant shine of this Blue
Topaz pendant which will make it feel like summer even
when it’s cold and raining outside.

Found mostly in Madagascar, Brazil and Afghanistan,
Morganite is a pale pink stone with very clean and clear
crystals. Originally known simply as pink beryl, in 1910 it
was classed as a gemstone in its own right and named after
financier and gem collector JP Morgan. Pastel shades give
Morganite jewellery an unmatched soft, pretty and romantic
feel, evoking summer sunsets and champagne celebrations.
This stone looks particularly beautiful when paired with
rose gold, such as in this gorgeous pendant featuring a
2.65ct Morganite stone surrounded by diamonds.

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